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Which landform is created by the deposition of sediment at the end of a glacier?
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Topic
Section C: Physical landscapes in the UK
Question
- A. Arete
- B. Moraine
- C. Corries
- D. Glacial trough
Answer
Moraine
Explanation
Moraines are accumulations of debris deposited by glaciers, marking the edges of glacial movement.
Common mistake
Identifying Landforms
Students often confuse erosion landforms with deposition landforms when identifying them in a UK upland glaciated area.
To fix this, students should study the characteristics of each landform type and practice distinguishing between erosion and deposition landforms using diagrams and examples.
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