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Earth Science 15th Edition
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10.1 Glaciers and the Earth System Explain the role of glaciers in the hydrologic and rock cycles. Describe the different types
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SmartFigure 10.2 Ice Sheets
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10.2 How Glaciers Move Describe how glaciers move, the rates at which they move, and the significance of the glacial budget
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Figure 10.5 Crevasses
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SmartFigure 10.7 Zones of a Glacier ZONE OF ACCUMULATION More snow falls each
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Figure 10.9 Retreating Glaciers
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10.3 Glacial Erosion Discuss the processes of glacial erosion. Identify and describe the major topographic
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Figure 10.11 Glacial Abrasion
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SmartFigure 10.12 Erosional Landforms Created by Alpine Glaciers
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10.4 Glacial Deposits Distinguish between the two basic types of glacial deposits and briefly describe the features associated with each type
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Figure 10.15 Glacial Till
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Figure 10.18 End Moraines of the Great Lakes Region
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SmartFigure 10.20 Glacial Depositional Landforms
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10.5 Other Effects of Ice Age Glaciers Describe and explain several important effects of Ice Age glaciers other than the
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10.6 The Ice Age Discuss the extent of glaciation and climate variability during the Quaternary Ice Age.
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Causes of Ice Ages
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Figure 10.26 A Late Paleozoic Ice age
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SmartFigure 10.27 Orbital Variations
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10.7 Deserts Describe the general distribution and extent of Earth's dry lands and the role that water
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SmartFigure 10.30 Dry Climates
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Figure 10.31 Ephemeral Stream
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SmartFigure 10.32 Landscape Evolution in the Basin and Range Region
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10.9 Wind Erosion Describe the ways that wind transports sediment and the features created by wind erosion
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Wind's Suspended Load
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Formation of Desert Pavement
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SmartFigure 10.40 Cross bedding
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Explore the dynamic processes shaping Earth's surface in this comprehensive lecture on glaciers, deserts, and wind. Delve into the role of glaciers in the hydrologic and rock cycles, examining their movement, erosional capabilities, and the distinctive landforms they create. Investigate glacial deposits and their associated features, as well as the broader impacts of Ice Age glaciers on Earth's landscape. Analyze the causes and extent of glaciation during the Quaternary Ice Age, including orbital variations. Examine the distribution and characteristics of Earth's dry lands, focusing on desert environments and their unique geological features. Learn about wind erosion and sediment transport, including the formation of desert pavements and cross-bedding. Gain a deeper understanding of these powerful geological forces and their lasting effects on our planet's topography.

Glaciers, Deserts, and Wind

Sven Holbik
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Earth Science 15th Edition