Asked by hafiz iskandarani on May 14, 2024
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How is a terminal or recessional moraine from a continental ice sheet typically expressed in the landscape?
A) as teardrop-shaped hills
B) as a series of small depressions, many of which are lakes
C) as a series of jagged ridges in the mountains
D) as a series of gently curved ridges
E) as hills that are smooth on one side and rough on the other side
Terminal Moraine
A moraine that forms at the farthest point reached by a glacier or ice sheet, marking its maximum advance.
Recessional Moraine
A ridge of debris deposited at the point of furthest retreat of a glacier or ice sheet.
Continental Ice Sheet
A vast expanse of ice covering a large portion of a continental area, often thousands of kilometers wide and extremely thick.
- Understand the attributes and genesis of glacial deposits.
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JM
Jehan MarquezMay 14, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Terminal or recessional moraines from a continental ice sheet are typically expressed in the landscape as a series of gently curved ridges. These ridges are formed from debris that was pushed or carried by the ice sheet and then deposited as the ice melted and receded.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the attributes and genesis of glacial deposits.