Erosional Landforms by Glaciers

Q. What causes the movement of glaciers?

1. Snow erosion
2. Avalanches
3. Melting of ice
4. Cold climate

Q. Which of the following statement(s) is/are not correct about a glacier?

1. Slow moving mass of ice or ‘a river of ice’ is called a Glacier.
2. Glaciers are broadly classified into two categories based on the place of occurrence.
3. Continental glaciers are thick sheets of ice that cover vast areas of a continent.
4. Valley Glaciers are found in cold mountain regions that receive less to moderate snowfall.

Q. From the following, identify the erosional landform created by a glacier.

1. Esker
2. Moraine
3. Cirque
4. Drumline

Q. Which of the following landforms are formed by tributaries of glaciers over the main glacial valley?

1. Aretes
2. Cirques
3. Hanging valleys
4. Drumlins