Glacial Transportation And Deposition Flashcards
1
Q
How do glaciers carry the load?
A
Material is pushed in front, on top, along the sides, underneath it and through the cracks and crevasses
2
Q
What is moraine?
A
Material that’s transported by the glacier and later deposited
3
Q
Why does a glacier melt?
A
Once it reaches lowland areas, the warmer temperature melts the ice
