Question detail
Which of the following best describes the process of glacial deposition?
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MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Section C: Physical landscapes in the UK
Question
- A. The movement of sediment by wind
- B. The settling of sediment from water
- C. The release of sediment as glaciers melt
- D. The erosion of rocks by glaciers
Answer
The correct answer is The release of sediment as glaciers melt.
Explanation
The correct option is The release of sediment as glaciers melt. The release of sediment as glaciers melt is correct because it directly matches the approved learning objective to explain why glaciers deposit sediment including till and outwash. This belongs to Glacial landscapes in the UK (optional route) within Section C: Physical landscapes in the UK, so the answer must stay focused on the geographical process, evidence, place, or impact named by the curriculum. The other options are weaker because they move away from Glacial landscapes in the UK (optional route), reverse the geographical relationship, or make a broader claim than the objective supports.
Common mistake
Common Misunderstanding of Glacial Deposition
Students often confuse till and outwash, thinking they are the same type of sediment deposited by glaciers.
Clarify that till is unsorted sediment deposited directly by glacial ice, while outwash is sorted sediment carried away by meltwater from the glacier.
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