Question

Explain the types of moraines​

Answer 1

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Moraines are divided into four main categories: lateral moraines, medial moraines, supraglacial moraines, and terminal moraines. A lateral moraine forms along the sides of a glacier. As the glacier scrapes along, it tears off rock and soil from both sides of its path.

Answer 2

Answer:

Moraines are divided into four main categories: lateral moraines, medial moraines, supraglacial moraines, and terminal moraines.

Explanation:

Lateral Moranies

A lateral moraine forms along the sides of a glacier. As the glacier scrapes along, it tears off rock and soil from both sides of its path. This material is deposited as lateral moraine at the top of the glacier's edges. Lateral moraines are usually found in matching ridges on either side of the glacier.

Medial Moranies

Medial moraines are formed when two glaciers meet. ... This material forms one line of rocks and dirt in the middle of the new, bigger glacier. If a glacier melts, the medial moraine it leaves behind will be a long ridge of earth in the middle of a valley.

Supraglacial Moranies

A supraglacial moraine is material on the surface of a glacier. Lateral and medial moraines can be supraglacial moraines. Supraglacial moraines are made up of rocks and earth that have fallen on the glacier from the surrounding landscape. Dust and dirt left by wind and rain become part of supraglacial moraines.