6. how glaciers move

How Glaciers MoveList the 5 processes

1. Describe and explain the top 2 diagrams in terms of their;a) Summer temperatures through the glacierb) Winter Temperatures through the glacierc) Compare the 2 profiles2. Compare and explain the velocity profiles for Polar and temperate Glaciers

Describe the velocity cross sections for the glacier

Explain the differences between extending and compressing flow

Produce a mind map on types of glacial process

Glacial processes

WeatheringFrost Shatter

Erosion

Deposition

• Look at page 328 and try to organise a flow chart for glacier movement, dividing Polar and temperate glaciers

Glaciers – most are polythermal and c