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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   78   1 Reply
A year 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   72   1 Reply
A year 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   63   1 Reply
A year 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   85   1 Reply
A year 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   75   1 Reply
A year 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   90   1 Reply
A year 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   73   1 Reply
A year 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   72   1 Reply
A year 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   69   1 Reply
A year 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   72   1 Reply
A year 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   61   1 Reply
A year 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   68   1 Reply
A year 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   83   1 Reply
A year 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   88   1 Reply
A year 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   60   1 Reply
A year 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   61   1 Reply
A year 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   108   1 Reply
A year 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   78   1 Reply
A year 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   86   1 Reply
A year 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   72   1 Reply
A year 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   93   1 Reply
A year 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   70   1 Reply
A year 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.
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▸ The Andes Mountains of South America

▸ Europe

▸ North America

▸ Australia

▸ Antarctica[/ht
hurtmaybe   85   1 Reply
A year 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   72   1 Reply
A year 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   66   1 Reply
A year 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   63   1 Reply
A year 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   69   1 Reply
A year 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   49   1 Reply
A year 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   78   1 Reply
A year 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   73   1 Reply
A year 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   72   1 Reply
A year 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   84   1 Reply
A year ago
Which slope is likely from an arid climate?
Which slope is likely from an arid climate?
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ryanolson41   56   1 Reply
A year 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   72   1 Reply
A year 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   69   1 Reply
A year ago
Which of the following isnotan area thickly covered with loess?
Which of the following isnotan area thickly covered with loess?
[html]Which of the following is not an area thickly covered with loess?

▸ Portions of Southern Africa

▸ Portions of the central United States

▸ Portions of easter
moreme   66   1 Reply
A year ago
Which of the following isnota type of desert landform?
Which of the following isnota type of desert landform?
Which of the following is not a type of desert landform?

▸ Reg

▸ Erg

▸ Gibber plain

▸ Hamada

▸ Uvula
Chocolate_Pie   59   1 Reply
A year ago
Which of the following isnota specialized feature of arid environments?
Which of the following isnota specialized feature of arid environments?
[html]Which of the following is not a specialized feature of arid environments?

▸ Mechanical weathering dominates

▸ Soil creep determines slope development

▸ Thin regolith

▸ Prevalence of impermeable
tootsiebrowny   43   1 Reply
A year 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?

▸ Pedestal

▸ Butte

▸ Pillar

▸ Mesa

▸ Alluvial fan
jadinh   48   1 Reply
A year ago
Which of the following doesnotbelong on the list?
Which of the following doesnotbelong on the list?
Which of the following does not belong on the list?

▸ Abrasion

▸ Deflation

▸ Blowout

▸ Pitting

▸ Deposition
biancawoods   41   1 Reply
A year ago
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