Year 13 Glaciation Module 3: Erosion and Landforms
Mr. Gooding
Name:__________________________
ESSAY 3: (Due in__________________)
“Describe and explain the processes of glacial erosion. Explain how these processes lead to the formation of a variety of glacial landforms.”
This essay is focusing on the link between erosive processes and the landforms that they produce. It is fundamental that you use sketch diagrams (of the landforms) as part of your answer. You will need to include a variety of landforms from small to large scale. Also beware as some landforms are formed by more than one process.
Resources:
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Read Anderson pp38-54
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Intranet links
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Geography Departmental Library
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Handouts you have been given
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Video and Slide show notes
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Any questions – see me (Room 20) or attend clinic
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Before you start writing your essay plan the outline in rough below – hand this plan in, attached to your essay.
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Essays can be either written or Word Processed
P Principle idea
E Explanation of the opening statement
E A real world example which illustrates the point made above
R Relevance : Concluding comments which tie the contents of the paragraph to the demands of the question and make it clear that you have thought about the question carefully
Your Essay Plan – attach to your essay:
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