Glacial Landscapes Quiz

What is a valley glacier?

• A glacier that forms in a river valley

• A glacier that forms in tropical regions

• A glacier that forms on mountain peaks

• A glacier that forms in deserts

What are plucking and abrasion?

• Methods of farming

• Processes of glacial erosion

• Types of volcanic eruptions

• Types of soil erosion

How do glaciers transport sediment?

• By flying it through the air

• By rolling it downhill

• By carrying it along at the base of the glacier

• By melting it into water

What is meltwater deposition?

• Deposition of ice on mountains

• Deposition of sand dunes

• Deposition of sediment carried by meltwater

• Deposition of volcanic ash

Why is Glen of the Downs in Wicklow unusual?

• It has no glaciers

• It has the highest mountain peak

• It was eroded by meltwater from a glacier

• It is a desert landscape

What is a cirque?

• A type of fish

• A type of bird

• A type of flower

• A type of glacial landform

What is an arête?

• A type of glacier

• A steep, knife-edged ridge

• A type of valley

• A type of desert

What is an outwash plain?

• A flat area of gravel and sand found in lowland areas

• A flat area of gravel and sand found in mountain regions

• A type of forest

• A type of desert landscape

What is meant by 'Leave No Trace'?

• Building structures in natural landscapes

• Cutting down trees

• Respecting wildlife and nature by not disturbing the environment

• Leaving a mess behind

What is a tarn?

• A type of bird

• A small mountain lake

• A type of glacier

• A type of desert