5-Earth Science-Land-Erosion-Glacier

glacier

Large ice masses {glacier}| move 1 to 40 feet per day.

crevasse

Glacier can have large deep crack {crevasse}|.

iceberg

If glaciers reach sea, parts {iceberg}| can break off.

loess

Ice-Age glaciers were one mile thick. When they receded and dried, wind blew fine dust {loess}| all over world.

moraine

Glacier front edge pushes up soil and rock ridge {moraine}|.

moulin

Glaciers can have vertical holes {moulin, hole}, caused by flowing water.

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