Understanding Glaciers: Formation, Movement, and Impact on Land
Explore the formation, movement, and impact of glaciers. Learn about where glaciers are found, how they move, and the features they exhibit. Discover how glaciers change the land and the role of glaciologists in studying these massive ice formations. Gain insights into geological features created by glaciers such as crevasses, accumulation areas, and terminus points.
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Glaciers Photo courtesy of Alaska.gov Alex Rogov Mr. Seppennan 10/30/2017
How Glaciers are Formed A glacier is formed with snow that builds up. The weight of the snow will push down and turn into solid ice. Insert picture here Photo courtesy of /Drang- Drung-Glacier.jpg
Where I could find Glaciers North pole Antartica Himalayas Andes Photo courtesy to study.com
How Glaciers Move The weight of the glacier on the putty like substance will cause the glacier to move down hill . Photo courtesy to .natgeokids.com
Glacier features Name Description Crevasses A big crack on the surface Photo courtesy of Time Magazine Accumulation This is the area of the glacier where snow falls. Terminus The terminus is the end of the glacier. It is also called the glacier foot.
Make a bulleted list Photo courtesy of National Snow and Ice Data Center Green land is covered with a giant ice cap. The glacier can move much faster than the bottom A scientist who studies glaciers is called a glaciologist.
How glaciers change the land Geological features How they are created Arete When two glaciers form a steep ridge. Photo courtesy of Guide to Ireland Cirque A bowl shaped land form in the side of a mountain. Drumlin A long oval shaped hill created by glacial ice.
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