Glacial Biology

Description: This quiz covers various aspects of Glacial Biology, including the characteristics, processes, and ecological implications of glaciers and ice sheets.
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What is the term used to describe the movement of glaciers?

  1. Glacial Flow

  2. Glacial Drift

  3. Glacial Erosion

  4. Glacial Deposition


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Glacial flow refers to the movement of glaciers due to the deformation and sliding of ice.

Which type of glacier is characterized by a long, narrow shape and flows through valleys?

  1. Ice Sheet

  2. Ice Cap

  3. Piedmont Glacier

  4. Valley Glacier


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Valley glaciers are long, narrow glaciers that flow through valleys, often originating from ice fields or ice caps.

What is the process by which glaciers erode and transport rock and sediment?

  1. Glacial Abrasion

  2. Glacial Plucking

  3. Glacial Deposition

  4. Glacial Calving


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Glacial abrasion occurs when glaciers slide over bedrock, scraping and grinding the surface, resulting in the erosion and transport of rock and sediment.

What is the term used to describe the accumulation of sediment deposited by glaciers?

  1. Moraine

  2. Esker

  3. Drumlin

  4. Till


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Moraines are ridges or mounds of sediment deposited by glaciers, typically found at the edges or termini of glaciers.

Which type of glacier forms when two or more glaciers merge together?

  1. Ice Sheet

  2. Ice Cap

  3. Piedmont Glacier

  4. Confluence Glacier


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Confluence glaciers are formed when two or more glaciers merge together, resulting in a larger glacier with a wider flow path.

What is the process by which glaciers break off and release large pieces of ice into the ocean?

  1. Glacial Calving

  2. Glacial Surge

  3. Glacial Retreat

  4. Glacial Advance


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Glacial calving occurs when large pieces of ice break off from the terminus of a glacier and fall into the ocean.

Which type of glacier is characterized by a broad, dome-shaped profile and covers a large area?

  1. Ice Sheet

  2. Ice Cap

  3. Piedmont Glacier

  4. Valley Glacier


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ice sheets are large, dome-shaped glaciers that cover vast areas of land, typically found in polar regions.

What is the term used to describe the process by which glaciers retreat or shrink in size?

  1. Glacial Calving

  2. Glacial Surge

  3. Glacial Retreat

  4. Glacial Advance


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Glacial retreat refers to the process by which glaciers lose mass and shrink in size, typically due to changes in climate or environmental conditions.

Which type of glacier is characterized by a relatively flat, expansive shape and flows outward from a central point?

  1. Ice Sheet

  2. Ice Cap

  3. Piedmont Glacier

  4. Valley Glacier


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Piedmont glaciers are relatively flat, expansive glaciers that flow outward from a central point, often forming at the base of mountain ranges.

What is the term used to describe the process by which glaciers advance or grow in size?

  1. Glacial Calving

  2. Glacial Surge

  3. Glacial Retreat

  4. Glacial Advance


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Glacial advance refers to the process by which glaciers gain mass and grow in size, typically due to changes in climate or environmental conditions.

Which type of glacier is characterized by a relatively small size and flows through high-altitude mountain valleys?

  1. Ice Sheet

  2. Ice Cap

  3. Piedmont Glacier

  4. Valley Glacier


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Valley glaciers are relatively small glaciers that flow through high-altitude mountain valleys, often originating from ice fields or ice caps.

What is the term used to describe the process by which glaciers surge or experience a sudden increase in flow velocity?

  1. Glacial Calving

  2. Glacial Surge

  3. Glacial Retreat

  4. Glacial Advance


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Glacial surge refers to the process by which glaciers experience a sudden increase in flow velocity, often resulting in rapid movement and changes in glacier shape.

Which type of glacier is characterized by a relatively small size and covers the summit and upper slopes of mountains?

  1. Ice Sheet

  2. Ice Cap

  3. Piedmont Glacier

  4. Mountain Glacier


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mountain glaciers are relatively small glaciers that cover the summit and upper slopes of mountains, often found in high-altitude regions.

What is the term used to describe the process by which glaciers form and accumulate ice?

  1. Glacial Calving

  2. Glacial Surge

  3. Glacial Accumulation

  4. Glacial Ablation


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Glacial accumulation refers to the process by which glaciers form and accumulate ice through snowfall, avalanches, and other processes.

Which type of glacier is characterized by a relatively small size and flows through steep, narrow mountain valleys?

  1. Ice Sheet

  2. Ice Cap

  3. Piedmont Glacier

  4. Alpine Glacier


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Alpine glaciers are relatively small glaciers that flow through steep, narrow mountain valleys, often found in high-altitude regions.

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