Mountain Environments and Glaciers

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What is the term for the process by which glaciers erode and transport material?

  1. Ablation

  2. Accumulation

  3. Crevasses

  4. Moraine


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Erosion is the process by which glaciers erode and transport material through the movement of ice and the grinding action of rocks and debris.

Which type of glacier is characterized by a long, narrow shape and flows down a steep mountain valley?

  1. Continental Glacier

  2. Ice Cap

  3. Piedmont Glacier

  4. Valley Glacier


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Valley glaciers are long, narrow glaciers that flow down steep mountain valleys.

What is the term for the accumulation of snow and ice on a glacier's surface?

  1. Ablation

  2. Accumulation

  3. Crevasses

  4. Moraine


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Accumulation is the process by which snow and ice accumulate on a glacier's surface.

What is the term for the deep cracks that form in a glacier's surface?

  1. Ablation

  2. Accumulation

  3. Crevasses

  4. Moraine


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Crevasses are deep cracks that form in a glacier's surface due to the movement of ice.

What is the term for the ridge of debris that forms along the edge of a glacier?

  1. Ablation

  2. Accumulation

  3. Crevasses

  4. Moraine


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Moraines are ridges of debris that form along the edge of a glacier as it moves.

Which type of glacier covers a large area of land and is typically found in polar regions?

  1. Continental Glacier

  2. Ice Cap

  3. Piedmont Glacier

  4. Valley Glacier


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Continental glaciers are large ice sheets that cover a large area of land and are typically found in polar regions.

What is the term for the process by which glaciers melt and lose mass?

  1. Ablation

  2. Accumulation

  3. Crevasses

  4. Moraine


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ablation is the process by which glaciers melt and lose mass.

Which type of glacier is characterized by a broad, gently sloping surface and covers a large area of land?

  1. Continental Glacier

  2. Ice Cap

  3. Piedmont Glacier

  4. Valley Glacier


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Ice caps are broad, gently sloping glaciers that cover a large area of land.

What is the term for the movement of a glacier?

  1. Ablation

  2. Accumulation

  3. Crevasses

  4. Flow


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Flow is the movement of a glacier due to the pressure of the ice.

Which type of glacier forms at the base of a mountain range and spreads out like a fan?

  1. Continental Glacier

  2. Ice Cap

  3. Piedmont Glacier

  4. Valley Glacier


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Piedmont glaciers form at the base of a mountain range and spread out like a fan.

What is the term for the area of bare rock and debris that is left behind when a glacier retreats?

  1. Ablation

  2. Accumulation

  3. Crevasses

  4. Moraine


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Nunataks are areas of bare rock and debris that are left behind when a glacier retreats.

Which type of glacier is characterized by a steep, cascading flow and is often found in mountainous areas?

  1. Continental Glacier

  2. Ice Cap

  3. Piedmont Glacier

  4. Valley Glacier


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Valley glaciers are characterized by a steep, cascading flow and are often found in mountainous areas.

What is the term for the process by which glaciers form?

  1. Ablation

  2. Accumulation

  3. Crevasses

  4. Glaciation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Glaciation is the process by which glaciers form.

Which type of glacier is characterized by a relatively flat surface and is found in mountainous areas?

  1. Continental Glacier

  2. Ice Cap

  3. Piedmont Glacier

  4. Valley Glacier


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Ice caps are characterized by a relatively flat surface and are found in mountainous areas.

What is the term for the process by which glaciers move?

  1. Ablation

  2. Accumulation

  3. Crevasses

  4. Flow


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Flow is the process by which glaciers move.

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