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  • Drumlins: Understanding These Glacial Landforms
    A small egg-shaped hill left behind by glaciers is called a drumlin.

    Here's a bit more about them:

    * Formation: Drumlins are formed when glaciers move over previously deposited sediments, shaping them into elongated hills.

    * Shape: They are typically oval-shaped, with a steep, blunt end facing the direction the glacier flowed and a gentler slope on the other side.

    * Size: They can range in size from a few meters to a few hundred meters long.

    * Composition: Drumlins are usually made up of clay, silt, sand, and gravel.

    * Significance: They are a valuable indicator of past glacial activity and can provide insights into the direction and speed of ice flow.

    Let me know if you'd like more information about drumlins!

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