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  • Moraines: Understanding Glacial Landforms - Definition & Types
    A low ridge of rocks, sand, and soil left by a glacier is called a moraine.

    There are different types of moraines, depending on their location and how they formed:

    * Terminal moraine: A ridge of debris marking the furthest point of a glacier's advance.

    * Lateral moraine: A ridge of debris deposited along the sides of a glacier.

    * Medial moraine: A ridge of debris formed when two lateral moraines merge.

    * Recessional moraine: A ridge of debris deposited as a glacier retreats.

    * Ground moraine: A sheet of debris spread across the land beneath a glacier.

    Moraines are a common feature of glaciated landscapes and provide valuable information about the history of glaciation.

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