Glacier Science Worksheet - Grade 9
Explore the science of glaciers, their formation, types, movement, and impact on the Earth's landscape with this comprehensive Grade 9 worksheet.
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1. What is the primary process by which glaciers form?
Melting and refreezing of snow
Compaction and recrystallization of snow into ice
Sublimation of ice at high altitudes
Erosion of rock by flowing water
2. Which type of glacier is typically found in mountainous regions?
Continental glacier
Ice sheet
Valley glacier
Ice cap
1. The process of a glacier slowly flowing downhill due to its own weight is called .
2. When a glacier melts, it deposits unsorted sediment called .
3. A large, bowl-shaped depression at the head of a glacial valley is known as a .
1. Glaciers are significant reservoirs of freshwater.
True
False
2. Glacial erosion primarily creates V-shaped valleys.
True
False
1. Briefly explain the difference between glacial till and outwash.
2. Describe two ways in which glaciers impact global sea levels.
Observe the glacier cross-section below and answer the questions.
1. Identify the zone of accumulation and the zone of ablation on the diagram.
2. What is the significance of the equilibrium line in a glacier?