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Card 6

Front

The balance between the inputs and outputs of a glacier.

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Card 7

Front

A period of ice advance associated with falling temperatures.

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Card 8

Front

A period of ice retreat associated with rising temperatures.

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Card 9

Front

A large body of ice over 50000km^3 extent.

Back

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Card 10

Front

A smaller body of ice usually found in mountainous regions.

Back

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Card 11

Front

A finger of ice, usually extending downhill from an ice cap and occupying a valley.

Back

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Card 12

Front

The sandpaper effect caused by the weight of ice scouring the valley floor and sides, using the angular rock material trapped underneath.

Back

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Card 13

Front

Deep scratches/grooves caused by abrasion.

Back

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Card 14

Front

A sharp ridge of rock that's found between two main areas of glacial erosion.

Back

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Card 15

Front

A valley with steep sides and a flat base, once occupied by a glacier.

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