Glacier Shite > Glacial System > Flashcards

Glacial System Flashcards

(6 cards)

Study These Flashcards
1
Q

Glacial Inputs

A

Precipitation
Meltwater
Debris
Heat

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Glacial Outputs

A

Water Vapour
Debris
Heat
Meltwater

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Mass Balance

A

Balance between inputs + outputs

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Accumulation

A

Collective gain in an ice mass by processes such as snowfall, avalanches, meltwater freezing

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Ablation

A

Collective loss of water from a glacier
Surface melting, evaporation, sublimation

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Switzerland

A

Silvretta Glacier
20% area lost 1973-2017

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
Glacier Shite
flashcards
Decks in class (17)
# Cards
Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2026 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions