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Which of the following isnota main glacial characteristic that any satisfactory theory of ice age ...
Which of the following isnota main glacial characteristic that any satisfactory theory of ice age ...
[html]Which of the following is not a main glacial characteristic that any satisfactory theory of ice age causes must account for?

▸ Concurrent development of pluvial conditions in dryland areas

▸ Multi
DenverMade   148   1 Reply
3 years ago
Which of the following doesnothave a major concentration of contemporary mountain glaciers?
Which of the following doesnothave a major concentration of contemporary mountain glaciers?
[html]Which of the following does not have a major concentration of contemporary mountain glaciers?

▸ Cascade Mountains, Washington

▸ British Columbia, Canada

▸ Appalachian Mountains, United States

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FallenOne   113   1 Reply
3 years ago
Which of the following doesnotbelong with the others?
Which of the following doesnotbelong with the others?
Which of the following does not belong with the others?

▸ Continental glaciers

▸ Cirque glaciers

▸ Piedmont glaciers

▸ Alpine glaciers

▸ Valley glaciers
rado202   123   1 Reply
3 years ago
Which of the following doesnotbelong with the others?
Which of the following doesnotbelong with the others?
Which of the following does not belong with the others?

▸ Continental glaciation

▸ Till plain

▸ Arête

▸ Drift

▸ Glacial erratics
justxdrive   109   1 Reply
3 years ago
Which of the following doesnotbelong with the others?
Which of the following doesnotbelong with the others?
Which of the following does not belong with the others?

▸ Ablation

▸ Glacial growth

▸ Accumulation

▸ Equilibrium line

▸ Closed system
cjohns21   101   1 Reply
3 years ago
This erosional formation caused by glacial ice is a(n) ________.
This erosional formation caused by glacial ice is a(n) ________.
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mmi   107   1 Reply
3 years ago
The zone beyond a glacier's limit and not directly touched by ice is the ________ zone.
The zone beyond a glacier's limit and not directly touched by ice is the ________ zone.
The zone beyond a glacier's limit and not directly touched by ice is the ________ zone.

▸ ablation

▸ accumulation

▸ periglacial

▸ moraine

▸ névé
cheesyboots   108   1 Reply
3 years ago
The origin areas of Pleistocene continental ice sheets were largely in ________.
The origin areas of Pleistocene continental ice sheets were largely in ________.
The origin areas of Pleistocene continental ice sheets were largely in ________.

▸ middle latitudes

▸ polar latitudes

▸ tropical latitudes

▸ subtropical latitudes

▸ Southern Hemisphere
mariasmakatof   104   1 Reply
3 years ago
The mountain peak projecting through the highland icefield up in the mountains is called a(n) ________.
The mountain peak projecting through the highland icefield up in the mountains is called a(n) ________.
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nursecupcake   123   1 Reply
3 years ago
The many, many blue-colored areas on the map show lakes ________.
The many, many blue-colored areas on the map show lakes ________.
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jake82   110   1 Reply
3 years ago
The long depositional features paralleling either side of the glacier are ________.
The long depositional features paralleling either side of the glacier are ________.
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szehim2009   127   1 Reply
3 years ago
The depositional feature closest beyond the end of the glacier is a(n) ________.
The depositional feature closest beyond the end of the glacier is a(n) ________.
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Yukinara   109   1 Reply
3 years ago
The ________ is the world's largest ice shelf.
The ________ is the world's largest ice shelf.
The ________ is the world's largest ice shelf.

▸ Ross Ice Shelf

▸ Larsen Ice Shelf

▸ Hawaiian Ice Shelf

▸ Greenland Ice Shelf

▸ Juneau Ice Shelf
djchewinggum   102   1 Reply
3 years ago
Near the top of the glaciation is the accumulation zone and near the bottom of the glacier is the ...
Near the top of the glaciation is the accumulation zone and near the bottom of the glacier is the ...
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Infinitez   119   1 Reply
3 years ago
Lake Vostock is a subglacial lake 3,700 meters (12,100 feet) below the ice surface in ________.
Lake Vostock is a subglacial lake 3,700 meters (12,100 feet) below the ice surface in ________.
Lake Vostock is a subglacial lake 3,700 meters (12,100 feet) below the ice surface in ________.

▸ Russia

▸ Alaska

▸ Greenland

▸ the Himalayas

▸ Antarctica
NinjaRick   101   1 Reply
3 years ago
In the progression from precipitation to glacial ice being formed, the one occurring ...
In the progression from precipitation to glacial ice being formed, the one occurring ...
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Eieio   94   1 Reply
3 years ago
In the figure, the attached ice floating on the ocean is known as a(n) ________.
In the figure, the attached ice floating on the ocean is known as a(n) ________.
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djnextlevel   98   1 Reply
3 years ago
In the accompanying figure, a(n) ________ glacier is out away from mountains into the lowlands.
In the accompanying figure, a(n) ________ glacier is out away from mountains into the lowlands.
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nevermind11111   125   1 Reply
3 years ago
In square kilometers (square miles), which of the following isclosestto the amount of land surface ...
In square kilometers (square miles), which of the following isclosestto the amount of land surface ...
[html]In square kilometers (square miles), which of the following is closest to the amount of land surface covered by Pleistocene ice?

▸ 1 thousand (386)

▸ 50 thousand (19,300)

▸ 1 million (386,000)

▸
kady   135   1 Reply
3 years ago
In postglacial landscapes, drainage patterns are markedly changed from preglacial landscapes in ...
In postglacial landscapes, drainage patterns are markedly changed from preglacial landscapes in ...
In postglacial landscapes, drainage patterns are markedly changed from preglacial landscapes in which the drainage patterns are described as ________.

▸ more orderly

▸ more eroded

▸ completely graded

▸ deranged

▸ erosional
jason23   107   1 Reply
3 years ago
How many continental ice sheets are currently in existence?
How many continental ice sheets are currently in existence?
How many continental ice sheets are currently in existence?

▸ None

▸ One

▸ Two

▸ Ten

▸ Too many to count
tls043   103   1 Reply
3 years ago
From a tunnel in the retreating glacier comes a long, sinuous ridge of stratified gravel laid by the ...
From a tunnel in the retreating glacier comes a long, sinuous ridge of stratified gravel laid by the ...
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mdensmore   144   1 Reply
3 years ago
Covering most of the area uncovered by the retreat of the glacier is an unevenly deposited veneer of ...
Covering most of the area uncovered by the retreat of the glacier is an unevenly deposited veneer of ...
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sheila   137   1 Reply
3 years ago
Based on the climate patterns of the last two and a half million years, it is ________ that Earth ...
Based on the climate patterns of the last two and a half million years, it is ________ that Earth ...
[html]Based on the climate patterns of the last two and a half million years, it is ________ that Earth will enter another period of glaciation within tens of thousands of years.

▸ impossible

▸ very probable

▸ possible

▸ unlikely

▸ very unlikely
seraphel   121   1 Reply
3 years ago
At the peak of the Pleistocene glaciation, sea level was ________.
At the peak of the Pleistocene glaciation, sea level was ________.
[html]At the peak of the Pleistocene glaciation, sea level was ________.

▸ 130 centimeters (51 inches) lower than today's sea level

▸ 130 centimeters (51 inches) higher than today's sea level

▸ the same as today's sea level

▸ 130 meters (427 feet
rventurec   111   1 Reply
3 years ago
An area that wasnotcovered by, but surrounded by, Pleistocene glacial ice, extends through parts of ...
An area that wasnotcovered by, but surrounded by, Pleistocene glacial ice, extends through parts of ...
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wasala18   140   1 Reply
3 years ago
A ________ occurs where liquid water fills a cirque.
A ________ occurs where liquid water fills a cirque.
A ________ occurs where liquid water fills a cirque.

▸ hanging valley

▸ horn

▸ col

▸ bergschrund

▸ tarn
meghan.binge   110   1 Reply
3 years ago
________ was (were)notpartially covered with substantial glacial ice during the Pleistocene epoch.
________ was (were)notpartially covered with substantial glacial ice during the Pleistocene epoch.
[html]________ was (were) not partially covered with substantial glacial ice during the Pleistocene epoch.

▸ The Andes Mountains of South America

▸ Europe

▸ North America

▸ Australia

▸ Antarctica[/ht
hurtmaybe   133   1 Reply
3 years ago
________ refers to all materials moved by glaciation.
________ refers to all materials moved by glaciation.
________ refers to all materials moved by glaciation.

▸ Drift

▸ Silt

▸ Ablation

▸ Moulins

▸ Debris
aryaelfkind   104   1 Reply
3 years ago
________ are the largest depositional landforms produced by mountain glaciation.
________ are the largest depositional landforms produced by mountain glaciation.
________ are the largest depositional landforms produced by mountain glaciation.

▸ Lateral moraines

▸ Terminal moraines

▸ Eskers

▸ Drumlins

▸ Kames
katiemarie   95   1 Reply
3 years ago
________ are the interior valleys of West Antarctica not covered with glacial ice.
________ are the interior valleys of West Antarctica not covered with glacial ice.
________ are the interior valleys of West Antarctica not covered with glacial ice.

▸ Dry valleys

▸ Iceless valleys

▸ Mystery valleys

▸ Desert valleys

▸ Rubble-filled valleys
hurtmaybe   105   1 Reply
3 years ago
You are out on a mountain hike overlooking a valley that you were told was glaciated. Provide some ...
You are out on a mountain hike overlooking a valley that you were told was glaciated. Provide some ...
You are out on a mountain hike overlooking a valley that you were told was glaciated.  Provide some evidence that the mountain stream valley you are looking at has been glaciated.
tootsiebrowny   117   1 Reply
3 years ago
What sort of evidence confirms worldwide shrinkage of glacial mass?
What sort of evidence confirms worldwide shrinkage of glacial mass?
What sort of evidence confirms worldwide shrinkage of glacial mass?
cyberk   82   1 Reply
3 years ago
The deposition of loess is the result of the aeolian process of ________.
The deposition of loess is the result of the aeolian process of ________.
The deposition of loess is the result of the aeolian process of ________.

▸ deflation

▸ *
tennisalex   116   1 Reply
3 years ago
Mesa-and-scarp terrain is notable for its vivid colors of reds, yellows, browns and grays. These ...
Mesa-and-scarp terrain is notable for its vivid colors of reds, yellows, browns and grays. These ...
Mesa-and-scarp terrain is notable for its vivid colors of reds, yellows, browns and grays.  These colors are mainly due to the presence of ________ compounds in the sedimentary rocks.

▸ iron

▸ *
devildoc   112   1 Reply
3 years ago
In ________ topography, natural bridges are associated with entrenched river meanders.
In ________ topography, natural bridges are associated with entrenched river meanders.
In ________ topography, natural bridges are associated with entrenched river meanders.

▸ mesa-and-scarp

▸ *
jshayneo   116   1 Reply
3 years ago
A ________ is barren desert surface of exposed bedrock which also can be made of sedimentary ...
A ________ is barren desert surface of exposed bedrock which also can be made of sedimentary ...
A ________ is barren desert surface of exposed bedrock which also can be made of sedimentary material that has been evaporated by salts evaporated from groundwater.

▸ hamada

▸ *
supersour   143   1 Reply
3 years ago
Which slope is likely from an arid climate?
Which slope is likely from an arid climate?
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ryanolson41   99   1 Reply
3 years ago
Which of the following isnotclosely associated with basin-and-range topography?
Which of the following isnotclosely associated with basin-and-range topography?
[html]Which of the following is not closely associated with basin-and-range topography?

▸ Nevada

▸ Death Valley

▸ Deserts in the southwestern United States

▸ Mes
tw1gg   111   1 Reply
3 years ago
Which of the following isnotassociated with the work of the wind?
Which of the following isnotassociated with the work of the wind?
Which of the following is not associated with the work of the wind?

▸ Sandblasting

▸ Solution

▸ Deflation

▸ Traction

▸ Saltation
doggerfresh   110   1 Reply
3 years ago
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