Glaciation: Exam Questions ‘Forms of Erosion and Deposition
1. Give a definition of a glacier and explain glacial movement in not more than 3 sentences!
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2. Explain the glacial system with its zones in detail including correct
geographical/geological terms and a sketch.
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3. Explain briefly each of the following terms.
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Plucking
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Abrasion
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4. Examine the Ordnance Map extract below and match the letters A, B, C and D with the
correct feature in the table
Hanging Valley
Arete
Tarn / Corrie
Truncated Spur
5. Glacial Landforms: Examine the aerial photograph and name each of the letters A-D __/
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the correct landform.
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A
B
C
D
6. Examine the photographs and identify
each of the glacial features. State
whether each feature was formed by
the process of erosion or the process
of deposition.
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7. Describe the following features of glacial deposition in brief.
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Eskers (2)
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Moraines (2) Name different ones!
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Kettle Lakes (2)
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