Glaciers

Question 1

Glacier defenition

Answer 1

A glacier is a slowly moving, huge mass of ice. It moves under the influence of gravity.

Question 2

What are the 2v types of glaciers?

Answer 2

Warm-based
Cold-based

Question 3

What are Warm-based glaciers?

Answer 3

Known as temperate glaciers

Move 2-3m per day, so lots of erosion

Found in lower latitudes, E.G. Alps.

These glaciers mainly move by slippage. (Melt water lubrication).

Question 4

What are Cold-based glaciers?

Answer 4

Move by internal deformation: When gravity/pressure of ice cause ice crystals to slide over each other in a series of parallel planes, in a crumpling motion.

Frozen to bed, so only move 1-2cm per day, so little erosion

Also known as polar glaciers, found in higher latitudes.

Question 5

What are glaciated landscapes?

Answer 5

Parts of the surface that have been shaped by glacial action.

Question 6

Fact

Answer 6

Glaciers form where the climate is cold from latitude or altitude.

Question 7

What is latitude?

Answer 7

Distance north or south of the equator

Question 8

What is altitude

Answer 8

Height above sea level