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Glacial outwash (Photo by James Patterson)After reading, studying, and discussing Chapter 11, you should be able to:

  • Describe the two types of glaciers.
  • Discuss the formation and movement of glaciers.
  • Describe several landforms created by glacial erosion.
  • Discuss the types of glacial deposits.
  • Describe several landforms created by glacial deposits.
  • Identify some of the indirect effects of Ice-Age glaciers.
  • Discuss the theories for the causes of glacial ages.



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