Moraine
Moraine comprises rock debris of all sizes transported by glaciers and deposited either directly by ice or by meltwater. Moraines form distinctive landforms and provide evidence of past glacier extent and behavior.
Real World
The terminal moraine at the snout of the Franz Josef Glacier in New Zealand marks where the glacier reached its furthest advance, and today forms a visible ridge across the valley floor.
Exam Focus
Distinguish moraine types by location — lateral, medial, terminal, ground — as mark schemes reward precise classification.
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