Geog ~ Ch.5 Glaciation And The Sea Flashcards by Anuka Altansan | Brainscape

Q

3 causes of an ice age:

A

change in earths orbit
change in the angle of earths axis
change in orbit= earth is further away from the sun = cooling down of the earth

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Q

Two processes of erosion in a glaciated landscape

A

Plucking

Abrasion

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Q

What are glaciers?

A

Glaciers are slow moving masses of ice.

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