Glacial system stores Flashcards

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As materials are transferred through the system, where can they be stored?

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They can be stored above, within or beneath the glacier.

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Which materials form the stores within the glacier?

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Ice, meltwater and rock debris can all be stored within a glacier and therefore form the stores within the system.

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Where is gravitational potential energy stored within the system?

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Gravitational potential energy is stored in rock debris as a result of its vertical position or height.

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