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Why does erosion occur?
because of wind water glaciers and gravity
What causes erosion to occur magnets or glaciers?
Magnets do not play any role in erosion. Glaciers are ony of many things that cause erosion.
Most of the best agricultural soils in the US occur in areas that were formerly?
Most of the best agricultural soils in the US occur in areas that were formerly covered by glaciers. The glaciers deposited nutrient-rich sediments that created fertile soil suitable for farming.
Do glaciers cause valleys or earthquakes?
Glaciers can shape valleys through a process called glaciation, where the movement and erosion of ice carve out the landscape. However, glaciers do not cause earthquakes as they are not related to tectonic plate movement. Earthquakes usually occur due to the shifting of tectonic plates beneath the Earth's surface.
What can occur as glaciers remove loose pieces of rock or as dragged rock scratches rock underneath the glacier?
something.
Does calving occur slowly or quickly?
Calving can occur quickly or slowly, depending on various factors such as the size of the glacier, temperature, and other environmental conditions. Large glaciers can have calving events that happen suddenly and dramatically, while smaller glaciers may experience slower, more gradual calving processes.
How does an erosion in an snowy area occur?
Either by that action of Ice made from compacted snow (Glaciers), by frost heave, or by the action of meltwater.
What type of formation moves sediment and erodes rock?
Water erosion is a type of formation that moves sediment and erodes rock. This can occur through processes such as rivers carving out canyons, waves breaking down coastlines, or glaciers scraping across land.
How are glaciers and erosion the same and different?
Glaciers and erosion are both natural processes that shape the Earth's surface over time. Glaciers, however, are large bodies of ice that flow slowly over land, eroding and reshaping the landscape through the movement and melting of ice. Erosion, on the other hand, refers to the process of wearing away and transporting rock and soil by natural forces like water, wind, and ice, and can occur in various forms beyond just glaciers.
What is one change in the environment that would occur if all glaciers on earth melted?
Sea levels would rise about 70 metres (200 feet).
What are the different types of glaciers?
Ice Sheets Ice Shelves Ice Caps Ice Streams/Outlet Glaciers Icefields Mountain Glaciers Valley Glaciers Piedmont Glaciers Cirque Glaciers Hanging Glaciers Tidewater Glaciers
What can occur as glaciers remove loose pieces of rock?
As glaciers move, they can pick up loose pieces of rock and debris, which can lead to erosion of the underlying land surface. This process, known as glacial abrasion, can result in the formation of valleys, cirques, and other landforms. Additionally, the debris carried by glaciers can be deposited as moraines when the glacier melts, shaping the landscape further.
