Geology and Glacial Formations Quiz

What inspired the name 'Roche Moutonnee'?

• The shape of a mountain

• The appearance of a sheep

• The resemblance to a type of wig

• The texture of mutton fat

What causes the striations on the surface of a Roche Moutonnee?

• Chemical reactions

• Abrasion by rock fragments and sand

• Water flow

• Wind erosion

How does a glacier move when it encounters a harder rock layer?

• It moves around the rock

• It moves up and over the rock

• It melts completely

• It stops moving

What is the leeward side of a Roche Moutonnee characterized by?

• Jagged surface

• Smooth surface

• Circular surface

• Flat surface

What process leads to the jagged surface of the leeward side of a Roche Moutonnee?

• Chemical weathering

• Plucking by glacier movement

• Erosion by wind

• Sedimentation