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Earth's System: Earth’s Surface Processes
Deposition by Glaciers
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Deposition by Glaciers
As glaciers move, they pick up rocks, soil, and debris. When the ice melts, the glacier drops or deposits these materials, creating new landforms. This process is called glacial deposition. The materials left behind are called glacial till, which can form hills, ridges, and plains.
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Glaciers reshape the land by breaking off valley rocks, carrying debris of various sizes, and depositing it as they melt.
Some of the largest rocks left behind are called glacial erratics. They stand out because they differ from the surrounding rock, as the glacier transported them from another location.
Glaciers also leave behind gl...
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