Crag And Tail Flashcards
1
Q
How are crag and tails formed?
A
The passage of a glacier over an area of hard rock and softer rock.
The softer rock is eroded.
2
Q
Example of a crag and tail:
A
Edinburgh Castle.
3
Q
What does a crag and tail look like?
A
Large mass of resistant rock on the stoss (upside slope) and a gently sloping tail (on the lee side) of less resistant rock.
