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Formation of Terminal Moraine and Glacial Deposition for Kids

Glacial features form through complex processes of erosion, transportation, and... Show more

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The Formation of Glacial Features - Exam Structure
Glacier Formation - 2 marks
Glacier Movement - I mark
Processes (3) 4 to 6 marks.
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Glacial Deposition Features: Drumlins and Eskers

This page continues the discussion of glacial deposition features, focusing on drumlins and eskers.

Drumlins

Drumlins are elongated hills made of till, formed by glacial deposition. The formation process includes:

  1. Glaciers carrying eroded material from highlands to lowlands
  2. Deposition of material as the glacier melts and loses energy
  3. Till building up around small obstacles under the glacier
  4. Streamlining of sediment as the glacier continues to move

Vocabulary: Drumlins have a steep 'stoss' slope facing up-valley and a gentle 'lee' slope facing down-valley.

Example: A notable example of a drumlin swarm can be found in Newport Bay.

Highlight: Drumlins often form in groups called swarms and can continue to be shaped by further ice movements after initial deposition.

Eskers

Eskers are meandering ridges formed by glacial meltwater streams. The formation process involves:

  1. Subglacial streams flowing through tunnels as the glacier melts
  2. Deposition of fluvio-glacial material on the channel bed
  3. Layered deposition with heavier material at the bottom
  4. Rounding of material due to further erosion by streams
  5. Remaining deposits after glacier retreat forming meandering ridges

Definition: Eskers are meandering ridges of stratified sand and gravel deposited by subglacial streams.

Highlight: Eskers flow down the valley towards the terminal moraine, providing evidence of past glacial meltwater channels.

The page includes diagrams illustrating the formation of terminal moraines and the structure of glaciers, enhancing understanding of these complex processes.

G
!G
The Formation of Glacial Features - Exam Structure
Glacier Formation - 2 marks
Glacier Movement - I mark
Processes (3) 4 to 6 marks.
Wh

The Formation of Glacial Features - Exam Structure

This page outlines the key components for answering exam questions about glacial feature formation. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the entire process from glacier formation to the resulting landforms.

The exam structure includes:

  1. Glacier Formation (2 marks)
  2. Glacier Movement (1 mark)
  3. Processes (4 to 6 marks)
  4. Resulting Landform Shape (1 to 3 marks)
  5. Named Example (1 mark)

Highlight: Understanding this exam structure is crucial for effectively answering questions about glacial features.

The page then focuses on features of glacial deposition, specifically terminal moraines.

Terminal Moraine Formation

Terminal moraines form at the furthest point of a glacier's advance. The process involves:

  1. Glaciers carrying eroded material from highlands to lowlands
  2. Increased temperatures in lowlands causing glacier melting
  3. Deposition of material as the glacier loses energy
  4. Continued glacier movement pushing deposited till forward
  5. Formation of a ridge across the valley made of till

Definition: A terminal moraine is a ridge of glacial till marking the furthest extent of a glacier's advance.

Example: An example of a terminal moraine can be found on the south side of Loch Lomond.

Highlight: Terminal moraines can form natural dams, trapping meltwater and creating ribbon lochs.



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2 pages

Formation of Terminal Moraine and Glacial Deposition for Kids

Glacial features form through complex processes of erosion, transportation, and deposition as glaciers move across landscapes. Terminal moraines mark the furthest extent of glacier advance, while drumlins and eskersare distinctive landforms created by glacial deposition. Understanding these features is... Show more

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The Formation of Glacial Features - Exam Structure
Glacier Formation - 2 marks
Glacier Movement - I mark
Processes (3) 4 to 6 marks.
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Glacial Deposition Features: Drumlins and Eskers

This page continues the discussion of glacial deposition features, focusing on drumlins and eskers.

Drumlins

Drumlins are elongated hills made of till, formed by glacial deposition. The formation process includes:

  1. Glaciers carrying eroded material from highlands to lowlands
  2. Deposition of material as the glacier melts and loses energy
  3. Till building up around small obstacles under the glacier
  4. Streamlining of sediment as the glacier continues to move

Vocabulary: Drumlins have a steep 'stoss' slope facing up-valley and a gentle 'lee' slope facing down-valley.

Example: A notable example of a drumlin swarm can be found in Newport Bay.

Highlight: Drumlins often form in groups called swarms and can continue to be shaped by further ice movements after initial deposition.

Eskers

Eskers are meandering ridges formed by glacial meltwater streams. The formation process involves:

  1. Subglacial streams flowing through tunnels as the glacier melts
  2. Deposition of fluvio-glacial material on the channel bed
  3. Layered deposition with heavier material at the bottom
  4. Rounding of material due to further erosion by streams
  5. Remaining deposits after glacier retreat forming meandering ridges

Definition: Eskers are meandering ridges of stratified sand and gravel deposited by subglacial streams.

Highlight: Eskers flow down the valley towards the terminal moraine, providing evidence of past glacial meltwater channels.

The page includes diagrams illustrating the formation of terminal moraines and the structure of glaciers, enhancing understanding of these complex processes.

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The Formation of Glacial Features - Exam Structure

This page outlines the key components for answering exam questions about glacial feature formation. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the entire process from glacier formation to the resulting landforms.

The exam structure includes:

  1. Glacier Formation (2 marks)
  2. Glacier Movement (1 mark)
  3. Processes (4 to 6 marks)
  4. Resulting Landform Shape (1 to 3 marks)
  5. Named Example (1 mark)

Highlight: Understanding this exam structure is crucial for effectively answering questions about glacial features.

The page then focuses on features of glacial deposition, specifically terminal moraines.

Terminal Moraine Formation

Terminal moraines form at the furthest point of a glacier's advance. The process involves:

  1. Glaciers carrying eroded material from highlands to lowlands
  2. Increased temperatures in lowlands causing glacier melting
  3. Deposition of material as the glacier loses energy
  4. Continued glacier movement pushing deposited till forward
  5. Formation of a ridge across the valley made of till

Definition: A terminal moraine is a ridge of glacial till marking the furthest extent of a glacier's advance.

Example: An example of a terminal moraine can be found on the south side of Loch Lomond.

Highlight: Terminal moraines can form natural dams, trapping meltwater and creating ribbon lochs.

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