Corrie Flashcards
1
Q
Example of a corrie:
A
Red Tarn @ base
2
Q
How is an arete formed?
A
Enlargement will often leave a narrow, steep-sides ridge between two corries.
3
Q
Example of a corrie:
A
Striding Edge, Lake District.
4
Q
How are pyramidal peaks formed?
A
Frost shattering = central mass survives.
5
Q
Example of a pyramidal peak:
A
Matterhorn in the Alps.
6
Q
How are corries formed?
A
Nivation acts upon a hollow= embryo hollow; back wall is plucked; rotational movement and abrasion deepen the floor.
Rock lip.
