The glacier system Flashcards
1
Q
What four things does a glacier system consist of?
A
Inputs, transfers, stores, outputs
2
Q
Where do inputs come from?
A
Inputs come from avalanches along the sides of the glacier but mainly from precipitation
3
Q
What are stores?
A
Stores are when water is held ‘in storage’ in the inside of the glacier
4
Q
What is meltwater?
A
Melt water is the main output from the glacier (along with evaporation)
