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Glacial Art and Literature

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What is the term used to describe the process of carving and shaping rocks by the movement of glaciers?

  1. Glacial erosion

  2. Glacial deposition

  3. Glacial striation

  4. Glacial polish


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Glacial striation is the process of carving and shaping rocks by the movement of glaciers, resulting in long, parallel scratches or grooves on the rock surface.

Which type of glacial landform is characterized by a long, narrow depression formed by the movement of a glacier?

  1. Moraine

  2. Esker

  3. Drumlin

  4. Fiord


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A fiord is a long, narrow depression formed by the movement of a glacier, typically found in coastal areas where glaciers have retreated.

What is the term used to describe a large, rounded hill formed by the accumulation of glacial till?

  1. Moraine

  2. Esker

  3. Drumlin

  4. Roche moutonnée


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A drumlin is a large, rounded hill formed by the accumulation of glacial till, typically elongated in the direction of the glacier's movement.

Which glacial landform is characterized by a long, winding ridge formed by the deposition of glacial till?

  1. Moraine

  2. Esker

  3. Drumlin

  4. Roche moutonnée


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

An esker is a long, winding ridge formed by the deposition of glacial till, typically marking the course of a former meltwater river.

What is the term used to describe a rock or hill that has been smoothed and polished by the movement of a glacier?

  1. Moraine

  2. Esker

  3. Drumlin

  4. Roche moutonnée


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A roche moutonnée is a rock or hill that has been smoothed and polished by the movement of a glacier, typically exhibiting a gentle slope on the side facing the glacier and a steep slope on the opposite side.

Which type of glacial landform is characterized by a series of concentric ridges and depressions formed by the periodic advance and retreat of a glacier?

  1. Moraine

  2. Esker

  3. Drumlin

  4. Cirque


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A cirque is a series of concentric ridges and depressions formed by the periodic advance and retreat of a glacier, typically found in mountainous areas.

What is the term used to describe a deep, steep-sided valley formed by the erosive action of a glacier?

  1. Moraine

  2. Esker

  3. Drumlin

  4. Trough


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A trough is a deep, steep-sided valley formed by the erosive action of a glacier, typically wider and deeper than a canyon.

Which type of glacial landform is characterized by a large, flat-topped hill formed by the deposition of glacial till?

  1. Moraine

  2. Esker

  3. Drumlin

  4. Mesa


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A mesa is a large, flat-topped hill formed by the deposition of glacial till, typically found in areas where glaciers have retreated.

What is the term used to describe a series of parallel ridges and depressions formed by the movement of a glacier?

  1. Moraine

  2. Esker

  3. Drumlin

  4. Flute


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A flute is a series of parallel ridges and depressions formed by the movement of a glacier, typically found on the surface of glacial till.

Which type of glacial landform is characterized by a large, irregular depression formed by the melting of a glacier?

  1. Moraine

  2. Esker

  3. Drumlin

  4. Kettle


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A kettle is a large, irregular depression formed by the melting of a glacier, typically filled with water and surrounded by glacial till.

What is the term used to describe a large, flat-topped mountain formed by the erosion of a glacier?

  1. Moraine

  2. Esker

  3. Drumlin

  4. Plateau


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A plateau is a large, flat-topped mountain formed by the erosion of a glacier, typically found in areas where glaciers have retreated.

Which type of glacial landform is characterized by a long, narrow ridge formed by the deposition of glacial till?

  1. Moraine

  2. Esker

  3. Drumlin

  4. Roche moutonnée


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A moraine is a long, narrow ridge formed by the deposition of glacial till, typically marking the edge of a former glacier.

What is the term used to describe a large, rounded hill formed by the accumulation of glacial till?

  1. Moraine

  2. Esker

  3. Drumlin

  4. Roche moutonnée


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A drumlin is a large, rounded hill formed by the accumulation of glacial till, typically elongated in the direction of the glacier's movement.

Which type of glacial landform is characterized by a long, winding ridge formed by the deposition of glacial till?

  1. Moraine

  2. Esker

  3. Drumlin

  4. Roche moutonnée


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

An esker is a long, winding ridge formed by the deposition of glacial till, typically marking the course of a former meltwater river.

What is the term used to describe a rock or hill that has been smoothed and polished by the movement of a glacier?

  1. Moraine

  2. Esker

  3. Drumlin

  4. Roche moutonnée


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A roche moutonnée is a rock or hill that has been smoothed and polished by the movement of a glacier, typically exhibiting a gentle slope on the side facing the glacier and a steep slope on the opposite side.

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