C2.2 - Lesson 5: Rivers of ice

From the mountains to the sea



C2.2: Rivers of ice


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From the mountains to the sea



C2.2: Rivers of ice


zlb@st-maartenscollege.nl

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What is the plan for today?


  • Start "Rivers of ice"

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C2.2: Rivers of Ice

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You can relate the terms glacial tunnel, glacial portal and glacier-fed river to each other.

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GLACIERS
Copy the following question in your notebook:
   Write down as many facts about glaciers as you can.
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Today's goals
  1. You can explain how a glacier is formed, using the following terms: precipitation, firn
    , basin, glacier
    (G87). 
  2. You know 3 kinds of moraines and the corresponding location in the glacier.
  3. You can explain the differences in origin between a U-shaped valley and a V-shaped valley.
  4. You can relate the terms glacial tunnel, glacial portal and glacier-fed river to each other.
  5. You can explain how the weathered material is carried by 4 different transporters (G83).

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You know 3 types of moraines and
the corresponding location in the glacier.

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You can explain how a glacier is formed, using the following terms: precipitation, firn , basin, glacier (G87).

Precipitation - Water (rain, snow or hail) from the athmosphere that falls on the Earth.
Firn - Crystalline, ice snow left over from previous seasons. (old snow)
Firn basin - A place high in the mountains where firn accumulates.

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V-shaped valley
caused by a river
U-shaped valley
caused by a glacier

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U-shaped valley

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What is
weathered material?

You can explain how the weathered material is carried by 4 different transporters (G83).

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What is able
to move sand?

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WIND

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WATER

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ICE

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What is missing?

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GRAVITY

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Weathered material

You can explain how the weathered material is carried by 4 different transporters (G83).

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Let's go!
  • Read the text at page 26/27 of your coursebook.
  • Make exercises 2, 3, 5 + 6 of paragraph 2 at page 26 in your workbook.
  • Use GeoGuide numbers 86 & 87.

Rules while working:
  • You work alone and in silence.
  • Raise your finger if you've a question.
  • Always read the exercise well before you ask your question.


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