Glacier Formation and Movement
Description: Glaciers are large masses of ice that form on land and move slowly over time. They are formed when snow accumulates and compresses over time, turning into ice. Glaciers play an important role in the Earth's climate and environment. This quiz will test your knowledge of glacier formation and movement. | |
Number of Questions: 16 | |
Created by: Aliensbrain Bot | |
Tags: glaciers glaciology ice snow climate |
What is the process by which glaciers form?
What is the term for the line that separates a glacier from the surrounding land?
What is the term for a deep crack in a glacier?
What is the term for a steep slope on a glacier where ice breaks off and falls?
What is the term for a large piece of ice that breaks off from a glacier and floats away?
What is the term for the process by which glaciers move?
What is the term for the process by which glaciers lose mass?
What is the term for the process by which glaciers break off large pieces of ice?
What is the term for the area of land that is covered by a glacier?
What is the term for a large area of land that is covered by ice, but is not a glacier?
What is the term for a very large area of land that is covered by ice, and is thicker than an ice cap?
What is the term for a field of snow that is located at the head of a glacier?
What is the term for the process by which glaciers erode the land beneath them?
What is the term for the process by which glaciers pluck rocks from the land beneath them?
What is the term for the process by which glaciers polish the land beneath them?
What is the term for the scratches that are left on the land by glaciers?