Glacial and Coastal Landforms

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What is a glacial landform?

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A landform created by the movement and melting of glaciers, which can include features like valleys, ridges, and lakes.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is erosion in the context of glacial landforms?

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The process by which glaciers wear away rocks and soil as they move, shaping the landscape.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is deposition in glacial landforms?

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The process by which materials carried by glaciers are dropped or deposited, forming features like moraines and drumlins.

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Define 'Drumlin'.

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A long mound of till that is smoothed in the direction of the glacier's flow, typically found in groups.

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Define 'Horn'.

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A pointed, high mountain peak, typically pyramidal in shape, formed by the erosion of three or more cirques.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is a 'Cirque'?

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A bowl-shaped hollow created by a glacier, often found at the head of a valley.

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What is a 'Spit'?

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A coastal landform created by the deposition of sand and sediment, extending from the shore into the water.

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What is a 'Sea Stack'?

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A vertical column of rock that has been isolated from the mainland by wave erosion.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is a 'Wave Cut Cliff'?

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A steep cliff formed by the erosion of rock at the base by ocean waves.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

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What is a 'Sea Arch'?

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A natural arch formed by the erosion of rock on both sides of a headland by wave action.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2