Asked by Jessica Wageman on May 26, 2024

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Which of the following is NOT a type of evidence left behind by glaciers?

A) scratched and polished bedrock
B) scattered stones dropstones) in fine-grained sediment
C) changes in the isotopic compositions of marine shells
D) V-shaped valleys
E) all of these are evidence left behind by glaciers

Glaciers Evidence

Indicators or markers left by glacier movements, such as moraines, striations, and changes in landscape topography.

V-Shaped Valleys

Valleys carved by rivers, characterized by their steep sides and narrow bottom, forming a "V" shape in cross-section.

Dropstones

Large stones or boulders that have been dropped into sedimentary deposits by glaciers, icebergs, or other floating ice.

  • Explain the geological indicators of historical glacier activity.
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Adriana GarzaMay 31, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
V-shaped valleys are typically formed by the erosive action of rivers and streams, not by glaciers. Glaciers tend to create U-shaped valleys due to their broad, sweeping erosive forces.