Glaciated Landscapes: Glacial Erosional Landform Examples Flashcards
1
Q
Example of a Corrie
A
Cwm Idwal
2
Q
Example of an arête
A
Striding Edge in the Lake District
3
Q
Example of a pyramidal peak
A
The Matterhorn in the Swiss Alps
4
Q
Example of Roche mountonées
A
In the Coniston area of the Lake District
5
Q
Example of ellipsoidal basins
A
Northern USA and Canada
6
Q
How tall is Striding Edge in the Lake District?
A
200-300m
7
Q
How tall is the Matterhorn in the Swiss Alps?
A
Over 1200m high
8
Q
How large are the Roche moutonées in the Lake District?
A
1-5m high and 5-20m long
