Glacial Processes (Edexcel A Level Geography)

Topic Questions

1a
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Study Figure 2a in the Resource Booklet.

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Figure 2a

Changing mass balance of the glacier (in metres of water equivalent)
of the South Cascade Glacier in North America since 1956

a)
Explain how changes in the mass balance of the glacier will affect the hydrological cycle.

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1b
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b)
Explain the importance of ice temperature in understanding the rate of glacial movement.

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2
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Evaluate the view that the rate of glacier movement is mainly determined by variations in the mass balance of a glacier.

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Study Figure 2b in the Resource Booklet.

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Figure 2b

Cross section showing the mass balance of a temperate glacier

Explain the processes that affect the mass balance of temperate glaciers.

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Explain how the glacial mass balance concept contributes to an understanding of glacial systems.

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