Glacial Landforms & Landscapes (Edexcel A Level Geography)

Explain how upland glacial landforms can be used to study former ice extent and movement.

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Study Figure 2a in the Resource Booklet.

Figure 2a

A relict glaciated landscape

Explain the contribution of glacial erosional processes to the development of this landscape.

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Study Figure 2b in the Resource Booklet.

Figure 2b

A relict glaciated valley landscape

Explain the contribution of glacial deposition to the development of this landscape.

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Explain the role of glacial meltwater in creating distinctive landforms.

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Study Figure 2 shows a lowland glaciated landscape during and after glaciation.

Figure 2 shows a lowland glaciated landscape during and after glaciation.

Figure 2 Two diagrams of a glaciated lowland during and after the Ice Age

Study Figure 2A.

Explain how meltwater has contributed to the formation of the proglacial features shown.

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Study Figure 2B. Explain how the landforms shown in Figure 2B can be used to help reconstruct ice movement.

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