Glacial system stores Flashcards
1
Q
As materials are transferred through the system, where can they be stored?
A
They can be stored above, within or beneath the glacier.
2
Q
Which materials form the stores within the glacier?
A
Ice, meltwater and rock debris can all be stored within a glacier and therefore form the stores within the system.
3
Q
Where is gravitational potential energy stored within the system?
A
Gravitational potential energy is stored in rock debris as a result of its vertical position or height.