Asked by hafiz iskandarani on May 14, 2024

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How is a terminal or recessional moraine from a continental ice sheet typically expressed in the landscape?

A) as teardrop-shaped hills
B) as a series of small depressions, many of which are lakes
C) as a series of jagged ridges in the mountains
D) as a series of gently curved ridges
E) as hills that are smooth on one side and rough on the other side

Terminal Moraine

A moraine that forms at the farthest point reached by a glacier or ice sheet, marking its maximum advance.

Recessional Moraine

A ridge of debris deposited at the point of furthest retreat of a glacier or ice sheet.

Continental Ice Sheet

A vast expanse of ice covering a large portion of a continental area, often thousands of kilometers wide and extremely thick.

  • Understand the attributes and genesis of glacial deposits.
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Jehan MarquezMay 14, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Terminal or recessional moraines from a continental ice sheet are typically expressed in the landscape as a series of gently curved ridges. These ridges are formed from debris that was pushed or carried by the ice sheet and then deposited as the ice melted and receded.