Glacial Landforms
Examine the aerial photograph above.
In the table below, match each of the letters A to D with the correct landform from the following list:
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Worked Solution & Example Answer:Glacial Landforms
Examine the aerial photograph above - Leaving Cert Geography - Question 1 - 2012
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Lateral moraine is characterized by the accumulation of debris along the sides of a glacier, giving it a distinct edge.
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Arête is a sharp ridge formed by the erosion of two glaciers on either side, leading to a narrow crest.
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Pyramidal peak, also known as a horn, is created when several glaciers erode a mountain from different sides, leaving a pointed summit.
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Corrie/Coom/Cirque is a bowl-shaped depression formed at the head of a glacier, which often contains a small lake.
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