2.3 Glaciers

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Program

Homework: WB page 42-43: 1,2,4,5

Glaciers

- the origin of glaciers

- glaciers and erosion

Homework

Homework: assignment 1

Homework: assignment 2

Homework: assignment 4

What is the correct order for question 5a?

What is the answer to question 5b?

1. dozens
2. hundreds
3. millions

What percentage of the earth's land mass is covered by glaciers?

How do glaciers form?

Put the sentences in the correct order. Fill in your answer on the next slide like a code (e.g. 12345)

1  Pressure converts snow into ice.

2  There is a lot of precipitation in the mountains.

3  The weight of the ice will cause the glacier to descend.

4  The climate gets colder.

5  Year after year snow accumulates in the mountains.

Put the sentences in the correct order.

Glacial erosion

What is the name of a U-shaped valley filled with seawater?

Use a physical map of Europe.
In which countries will you find fjords?

Get started!

Workbook page 42-43

Assignments:  3, 6, 7

Finished?

Check your answers with the answer sheet on Magister.