1.2.4. Glacial Deposits

Try these first

1. 1.

   What are glacial deposits?

   Hint

   Think about what glaciers do as they move.

2. 2.

   Name a type of landform created by glacial deposits.

   Hint

   Consider what happens to debris when glaciers move.

3. 3.

   What are glacial deposits primarily composed of?

   • Floodplain sediments
   • Organic material
   • Materials transported by glaciers

   Hint

   Think about what glaciers carry along as they advance.

4. 4.

   True or False: Drumlins are formed from sediments left behind by glaciers.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Reflect on how the shapes are formed.

5. 5.

   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.

6. 6.

   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.