Glacial Processes (Edexcel AS Geography): Exam Questions

Study Figure 2

Figure 2
Aerial photo of Mt Barnard Glacier, in Alaska

Describe the direction of glacial flows.

Study Figure 6

Figure 6
Collated data collection sheets from group fieldwork in an active
fluvioglacial landscape in the Swiss Alps

A group of students collected fieldwork data at 15 different locations in a fluvioglacial landscape in the Swiss Alps.

Explain two ways the data collection methods could be improved.

Assess the importance of ablation in contributing to the rate of glacier movement.

Identify the process of accumulation.

Complete A and B in Figure 2a below.

Figure 2a
Glacial mass balance system

Study Figure 2b

Figure 2b
An avalanche in the French Alps

Suggest one reason for the avalanche.