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Geological Engineering · Q2

Geomorphology and Surface Processes

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 2

Q2

Which landform is created by glacial erosion?

A.
Cirque
Answer
B.
Delta
C.
Meander
D.
Dune

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Cirques are bowl-shaped depressions found at the heads of glaciers.They are created by glacial erosion through processes like plucking and abrasion.Deltas are formed by river deposition, meanders by river erosion, and dunes by wind deposition.