PPT-Glaciation

Date Today I will Locate areas of g laciated u plands on a map Describe the main processes involved in glacial erosion Geography Glaciation Geography Glaciation Geography. By Alyson Churchill. Figure 1: A map of the geo-physiographic provinces of Vermont, with the Green Mountain Province highlighted in the central part of the state (from . Doolan. , 1996).. Overview. The Green Mountains extend from Vermont’s northern to southern border, and provide evidence for both pervasive and complex geologic activity. . GEOL 2110. The Pleistocene Epoch. The Ice Age. Major Concepts. The gradual cooling evident in the mid to late Cenozoic reached a critical threshold which triggered extensive . glaciation. around 1.8 Ma. . Environmental Interactions: . Rural Land Resources. Topic Outline. Glacial Landforms 20 marker.. Social, economic and environmental opportunities in the Lake District.. Land use conflicts in the Lake District.. Climate change: glacial and interglacial. Glacial transport. Glacial budget. “interpret a range of sources… maps, diagrams, photos & GIS”. Corries, Arêtes, Pyramidal peeks. Supra/En /Sub-glacial transport. GEOL 2110. The Pleistocene Epoch. The Ice Age. Major Concepts. The gradual cooling evident in the mid to late Cenozoic reached a critical threshold which triggered extensive . glaciation. around 1.8 Ma. . Brody Fuchs . and . Vandana Jha. ATS 780. Prof Steve . rutledge. A computational study of the relationships linking lightning frequency and . other . thundercloud parameters. By . MARCIA B. . BAKER, . Presented by Calvin Wight. http://. solarviews.com. /cap/earth/. chile.htm. Outline. Background. Controls on Glaciation. Climatic. Tectonic. Latitudinal. Glacial History of the Chilean Andes. Northern. Landscapes Project. By Joseph Dobrzanski. Geography 12. Arête. Sharp ridges made amidst cirques when they erode a mountain face. . The razor-shape edge of an arête lining a cirque is emphasized with an arrow. . 1. THE EARTH THROUGH TIME. TENTH EDITION. H A R O L D L. L E V I N. Chapter 9 . Proterozoic. : Dawn of a More Modern World. Proterozoic. Eon. 2.5 billion years to 542 million years ago. Comprises 42% of Earth history . A review of what is expected. #13: What is the relationship between glaciation & hydroelectric power in Northern Europe?. “The relationship between glaciation and hydroelectric power in N.E. is that as glaciers melt, they fill lakes and rivers with the water, which is then harnessed for their energy (power) and is used in hydroelectric power plants.. Sunlight, or, lack of.. Insolation. The quantity and intensity of solar radiation upon an object. . In this case, the Earth’s surface.. Assuming the output of energy is constant from the sun, the rays will be spread over a larger area, the nearer you get to the poles.. The Pleistocene Epoch. The Dawn of Humans and the Effects of Climate on Civilizations. Major Concepts. Climatic changes produced distinctive flora and fauna that was adapted to cold weather. Among flora were the expansion of grasslands, tundra, boreal spruce forests, and hardwood forests. Protostome Diversity. Darwin’s Dilemma. Timeline of Earth History. The . Cryogenian. Periods of global glaciation (635-850 MYA). Sponges appear in the fossil record (~760MYA). Ediacaran. 635-542 MYA. Drakensberg. Mountains, southern Africa. Lesson 1 Main. Slides on the present-day climate and environment of the . Drakensberg. The . Drakensberg. are located on the east side of southern Africa. They form the headwaters of the Vaal River and Orange River.