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  • Terminal Moraines: Understanding Glacier Deposits & Their Significance
    The ridge-like deposit of sediment at the edge of a glacier is called a terminal moraine.

    Here's a breakdown:

    * Moraine: A general term for any accumulation of rock debris carried and deposited by a glacier.

    * Terminal moraine: Specifically refers to the ridge of debris deposited at the furthest point a glacier has reached. It marks the glacier's maximum extent.

    Think of it like the "high water mark" of a glacier, showing how far it once extended.

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