Glacier size and shape 0.0 / 5 ? GeographyHot and cold environmentsASAQA Created by: tulCreated on: 22-11-15 21:46 Niche glacier These are small patches of glacier ice found on upland slopes. They are most prevalent on north-facing slopes in the northern hemisphere. 1 of 5 Piedmont glaciers These are large lobes of ice formed when glaciers spread out. They may merge on reaching lowland areas and escape the confines of their valley. 2 of 5 Pressure melting point (PMP) The temperature at which the ice under pressure will melt. 3 of 5 Steady state When the amounts of accumulation and ablation are equal over the course of a year. As a result, the snout of a glacier will remain stationary. 4 of 5 Interglacial A period of time, such as the present day, when ice still covers part of the Earth's surface but has retreated to the polar regions. 5 of 5
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