Landforms Of Glacial Deposition: Drumlins Flashcards
1
Q
What are drumlins?
A
Oval-shaped hills made of boulder clay
2
Q
How are drumlins formed?
A
A glacier deposits mounds of boulder clay . The glacier then continues its journey and smooths the boulder clay as it moves over it.
3
Q
How do we know which direction a glacier comes from?
A
The steep slope or stoss end of the drumlin
4
Q
How do we know what direction the glacier was travelling in?
A
The gentle slope or lee slope
5
Q
How do drumlins usually occur?
A
In clusters, forming a ‘basket of eggs’ landscape
6
Q
What’s an example of a drumlin?
A
Clew Bay, Co. Mayo
