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Which process involves the removal of material from a glacier's base?

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Topic

Section C: Physical landscapes in the UK

Question

A. Bulldozing
B. Plucking
C. Abrasion
D. Rotational slip

Answer

Plucking

Explanation

Plucking is the process where glaciers remove chunks of rock from the ground as they move, effectively eroding the landscape.

Common mistake

Misunderstanding Glacial Processes

Students often confuse glacial processes like freeze-thaw weathering with other weathering processes, leading to incorrect explanations.

Focus on the specific characteristics of freeze-thaw weathering, such as the repeated freezing and thawing of water in rock cracks, and differentiate it from other processes like chemical weathering.

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