LAB 07: GLACIAL LANDSCAPES
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INTRODUCTION
This module examines glacial processes and features. Topics includecontinental and alpine glaciation, ablation and accumulation, cirques, drumlins, kettles, kames and moraine. While these topics may appear to be disparate, you will learn how they are inherently related.The modules start with five opening topics, or vignettes, which are found in the accompanying Google Earth file. These vignettes introduce basic concepts of the glacial processes and landforms. Some of the vignettes have animations, videos, or short articles that will provide another perspective or visual explanation for the topic at hand. After reading the vignette and associated links, answer the following questions. Please note that some links might take a while to download based on your Internet speed.
Expandthe INTRODUCTION folder and then check Topic 1: Introduction.
ReadTopic 1: Introduction.
Question 1: What are some uses of freshwater from glaciers?
A. Agriculture
B. Industry
C. Tourism
D. All of the above
Read Topic 2: Types of Glaciers.
Question 2: What is the semi-circular feature at the far left of the image?
A. Drumlin
B. Lateral moraine
C. Terminal moraine
D. Medial moraine
Read Topic 3: History within Glacial Ice.
Question 3: Within the snow, do colder temperatures result in higher or lower concentrations of light oxygen (16O)?
A. Higher, because there is more energy to lift 18O out of the ocean
B. Lower, because there is more energy to lift 18O out of the ocean
C. Higher, because there is less energy to lift 18O out of the ocean
D. Lower, because there is less energy to lift 18O out of the ocean
Read Topic 4: The Global Retreat and Advance of Glaciers.
Question 4: What happened to the Peterman Glacier on Aug 5, 2010?
A. Satellite imagery notice the glacier was actually advancing
B. A large mass of the glacier broke off the main glacier
C. Icebergs were spotted calving
D. An ice dam created by icebergs broke unleashing 3 million cfs of water
Read Topic 5: Human Reliance on Glaciers for Water.
Question 5: What was the peak discharge on August 14, 2002?
A. 97 cfs
B. 3.9 million cfs
C. 1.9 million cfs
D. 145,000 cfs
Collapse and uncheck INTRODUCTION.
GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE
Expand GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE and then double-click and select Major World Glaciers.
This map shows the location of major glaciers (in blue) throughout the world. At present, glaciers cover approximately 10 to 11 percent of the surface of the Earth. Many cities depend on glaciers as their source of water.
Double‑click Question 6. When you arrive at your destination, find the information to fill in the blanks below. Repeat this for Questions 7 and 8:
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