Landforms Of Meltwater Deposition: Outwash Plains Flashcards
1
Q
What is an outwash plain?
A
A low, flat area of land made of sand and gravel found in front of a terminal moraine
2
Q
How does it form?
A
As the glacier melts, meltwater carrying a load of sand and gravel flows from the front of the glacier and spreads out over the lowland area.
3
Q
What is an example of an outwash plain?
A
The Curragh, Co. Kildare
