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Glaciated Rocks — are rocks which show evidence of having been exposed to a glacier. Generally they show striations or deep scratches, caused more by the debris being carried by the glacier than by the ice itself. Glaciated rocks may also be , erratics that is,… … Wikipedia
Glaciated Allegheny Plateau — The Glaciated Allegheny Plateau is that portion of the Allegheny Plateau that lies within the area covered by the last glaciation. As a result, this area of the Allegheny Plateau has lower relief and more gentle slopes than the relatively rugged… … Wikipedia
Glaciated rocks — Glaciate Gla ci*ate, v. t. 1. To convert into, or cover with, ice. [1913 Webster] 2. (Geol.) To produce glacial effects upon, as in the scoring of rocks, transportation of loose material, etc. [1913 Webster] {Glaciated rocks}, rocks whose… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
glaciated — adj. covered with ice, covered or formed by glaciersv. freeze; cover with ice or glaciers; be affected by glacial action … English contemporary dictionary
glaciated — [ gleɪsɪeɪtɪd] adjective covered or having been covered by glaciers or ice sheets. Origin C19: past participle of obs. glaciate, from L. glaciare freeze … English new terms dictionary
glaciated — adj. 1 marked or polished by the action of ice. 2 covered or having been covered by glaciers or ice sheets. Derivatives: glaciation n. Etymology: past part. of glaciate f. L glaciare freeze f. glacies ice … Useful english dictionary
river — river1 riverless, adj. riverlike, adj. /riv euhr/, n. 1. a natural stream of water of fairly large size flowing in a definite course or channel or series of diverging and converging channels. 2. a similar stream of something other than water: a… … Universalium
glacial landform — ▪ geology Introduction any product of flowing ice and meltwater. Such landforms are being produced today in glaciated areas, such as Greenland, Antarctica, and many of the world s higher mountain ranges. In addition, large expansions of present… … Universalium
Last glacial period — Last glacial redirects here. For the period of maximum glacier extent during this time, see Last Glacial Maximum. The last glacial period was the most recent glacial period within the current ice age occurring during the last years of the… … Wikipedia
Alaskan mountains — ▪ mountains, United States Introduction three principal mountain groups the Brooks Range, Alaska Range, and Aleutian Range found in Alaska. The mountain ranges of Alaska give their state a rugged and beautiful terrain across its entire… … Universalium
