HIGHER+LITHOSPHERE-Glaciation

Part of the lithosphere unit- need to know the formation of erosion and depositional features in glaciated landscapes. Must be able to explain plucking, abrasion and frost shattering. I would suggest to focus on CORRIES and U SHAPED VALLEYS. As arêtes and ppeaks are linked to corries and hanging valleys to U shaped valleys.

Terminal moraine and outwash plain are good options to know well for depositional features.

Here is a powerpoints to look at:



Look at these websites: Have a look at this website and work through starter, main and plenary sessions:

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Look at this activity on erratics:

http://www.sln.org.uk/geography/flash/cannock01.swf