Roche Moutonnee Flashcards
1
Q
Roche Moutonnee Appearance
A
Asymmetrical, bare rock outcrop with a gently sloping side facing up-valley
2
Q
Roche Moutonnee Formation
A
As ice crosses a resistant rock outcrop, increasing pressure causes melting and basal sliding. the up-valley side is smoothed by abrasion.
On the leeward side pressure is reducing, refreezing occurs and plucking takes place, causing steep, jagged slope
3
Q
Roche Moutonnee scale
A
Meso-scale
4
Q
Roche Moutonnee Landform type
A
Erosional
