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WorksheetsGlaciation Intro
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Which letter represents the shape of valleys created by glaciers?
V
U
W
L
Abrasion is:
parallel and straight scratches cut into bedrock by a glacier.
a process of erosion which occurs when material being transported wears away at a surface over time.
the transportation of large rocks and boulders
a ridge at the edge of a glacier where rocks and sediment are deposited
Glaciers are found:
in locations where snowfall exceeds snowmelt
everywhere on earth
only near the north and south poles
in locations where snowmelt is greater than snowfall
Where is Earth's largest glacier?
Alaska
Iceland
Greenland
Antarctica
Why do glaciers move?
due to their immense weight
gravity
their weight AND gravity
They DON'T move!
Which statement about glaciers is NOT true?
Glaciers move so slowly that their movement cannot be noticed by humans.
Glaciers change the surface of the land
Glaciers transport sediment.
Glaciers are found on every continent.
Which types of locations are NOT likely to form glaciers?
places near the north and south poles
places with high elevation and low temperature
places with low elevation high temperature
places where the temperature remains cold all year round
