(b) Explain the difference between the processes occurring at B and C.
(ii) The diagram below shows a number of features of glacial erosion. Place the correct number for each feature next to its name on the table provided.
2 1 3 4 5
No. Feature Arete Truncated spur Pyramidal peak
Glaciated valley (U-shaped) Ribbon lake Corrie
6 Hanging valley 7
(iii) Explain each of the following terms. The first one has been completed for you:
Term Pyramidal peak Explanation
A steep-sided, pyramid-shaped mountain that was eroded on all sides by many cirques. Freeze-thaw action is also very active here.
Arete Exam Hint
Prepare brief definitions for physical features. Read over these as you look at the features before the exam.
Remember!
It is important to be able to label features from diagrams in your exam. Practise doing this as often as you can.
Truncated spur
U-shaped valley Continued on the next page ➔ 13 GLACIATION 137