Weathering - The break down of rocks in situ, Freeze-thaw - A type of weathering that occurs in cold climates due to repeated freezing and melting of water trapped in cracks, Abrasion - Erosion caused by rocks and boulders in the base of the glacier acting like giant fiiles, scratching and scraping away the bedrock., Plucking - Erosion where meltwater in the glacer freezes onto rocks and pulls it away large pieces as the glacier moves forward., Bulldozing - At the snout of the glacier the ice pushes all shapes and sizes of material as it moves slowly forward., Rotational Slip - The ice moves in a circular motion, deeping hollows into bowl-shapes., Deposition - The material transported is left on the valley floor or sides, when the carrying-capacity of the glacier is exceeded.,

Glaciation PROCESSES

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