1.2.4 - Glacial Deposits
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What are glacial deposits?
💡 Hint: Think about what glaciers do as they move.
Name a type of landform created by glacial deposits.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens to debris when glaciers move.
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What are glacial deposits primarily composed of?
💡 Hint: Think about what glaciers carry along as they advance.
True or False: Drumlins are formed from sediments left behind by glaciers.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how the shapes are formed.
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Evaluate the importance of glacial deposits in studying Earth's climatic history compared to other sediment types.
💡 Hint: Consider what climate clues come from each type of sediment.
Create a diagram showing the relationship between glaciers and their deposits along with descriptions of major landforms.
💡 Hint: Use arrows to indicate glacier movement and shapes for each landform.
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