Fucking Glacierz Flashcards
1
Q
Alpine, Mountain, or Valley Glacier
A
Occupy a valley and flow downslope (similar to water)
2
Q
Continental Glaicer (or Ice Sheet)
A
covers entire landscape, except for nuhtaks sticking through
3
Q
Till
A
Sediments, all sizes and shapes, (gravel,sand,clay,rocks)
4
Q
Moraine
A
Pile of Till
5
Q
Fluctuation of Glacier Size
A
NOT respond to one seasons precipitation, rather to trends (warm/cold or wet/dry)
6
Q
Trim Line
A
Marks former level of ice
7
Q
Ground Moraine
A
Underneath piles of till everywhere
8
Q
Lateral Moraines
A
Till concentrated at the sides
9
Q
Medial Moraines
A
Racing stripes, formed when two glaciers join
