Question

Deposits that form when the ice in a glacier melts are called;
1- Drifts
2- dunes
3-veins
4-cirques

Answer 1

Deposits that form when the ice in a glacier melts are called "Drift"

Explanation for correct option

• Drift is a generic term used to describe all the rock material which includes clay, sand, gravel, silt etc that comes from either glacier melt directly or the water coming out of glaciers.

• Therefore, Option 1. drift is correct

Explanation for incorrect option

• Dunes is a form of hills formed as a result of sand transportation. Therefore, this option is incorrect.

Explanation for incorrect option

• Veins is incorrect because there is no term like glacier veins.

Explanation for incorrect option

• Cirques is a valley-type formation that is formed due to the longer deposition of glacier erosion.