Glacier action - SS1 Geography Past Questions and Answers - page 1
1
What is the primary component of glaciers?
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A
Snow
B
Ice
C
Rock
D
Soil
2
What process is responsible for shaping U-shaped valleys in highland areas?
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A
Sedimentation
B
Erosion
C
Volcanism
D
Fossilization
3
Which glacier feature consists of a smooth, rounded rock on one side and a steep, jagged rock on the other?
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A
Crag and Tail
B
Boulder Clay
C
Erratic
D
Esker
4
What do we call large rocks that have been transported by glaciers to areas where they don't naturally belong?
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Drumlins
B
Eskers
C
Erratics
D
Roche Moutonnée
5
What economic benefit is associated with glacier-fed rivers and streams?
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Increased rainfall
B
Hydropower generation
C
Agricultural expansion
D
Mining opportunities
6
What industry can benefit from the unique landscapes created by glacier features?
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Software development
B
Fashion design
C
Tourism
D
Automotive manufacturing
7
In the context of glaciers, what is boulder clay composed of?
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Rocks, clay, and silt
B
Ice and snow
C
Gravel and sand
D
Diamonds and gemstones
8
What do drumlins look like in the landscape?
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Smooth and rounded hills
B
Tall and narrow ridges
C
Jagged mountain peaks
D
Winding river valleys
9
Which process is responsible for the formation of eskers?
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A
Erosion by glaciers
B
Volcanic eruptions
C
Meltwater streams
D
Tectonic plate movement
10
What is the primary source of freshwater released when glaciers melt?
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Seawater
B
Rainwater
C
Meltwater
D
Groundwater
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