Glaciers and Erosion Quiz

What is glacial erosion?

• Erosion involves the deposition of materials.

• Erosion is the process of breaking down rocks and minerals.

• Erosion is the formation of new rocks.

• Erosion is the melting of glaciers.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a U-shaped valley?

• Steep sides

• Flat floor

• Narrow and deep

• Wide valley floor

Which of the following is NOT a result of glacial abrasion?

• Polished surfaces

• Fine lines on rocks

• Formation of sand dunes

• Scratched bedrock

What is a corrie?

• A flat plain formed by glaciers

• A bowl-like hollow formed by glacial erosion

• A sharp peak formed by volcanic activity

• A river valley formed by water erosion

What is the primary cause of glacial retreat?

• Rising global temperatures

• Increased volcanic activity

• Increased snowfall

• Decreased sunlight

Which landform is created by the deposition of glacial till?

• Pyramidal Peak

• Arête

• Cirque

• Drumlin

What is the term for the process of glaciers picking up and carrying rocks?

• Plucking

• Abrasion

• Deposition

• Weathering

What is the term for the ridge formed between two glacial valleys?

• Tarn

• Arête

• Drumlin

• Cirque

Which of the following is a feature formed by glacial deposition?

• Moraines

• Hanging valley

• V-shaped valley

• Fiord

What is the primary factor that influences the movement of glaciers?

• Volcanic activity

• Wind speed

• Sunlight

• Gravity