Glaciers and Tectonic Plates Shape Cities
Grade 9th Grade · Social Studies · 45 min· Cgc1w
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can describe how glaciers and tectonic plates shape Earth's surface and how this dictates where cities are located.
Warm-Up Video
CrashCourse · 11:12
What Are Glaciers? Crash Course Geography #26
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
A glacier is a large mass of ice that formed from compressed snow that moves due to its own weight and the pull of gravity.
- 2
Glaciers covered in snow reflect a lot of the solar radiation they get, which helps keep the Earth cool.
- 3
Moraines and erratics are depositional features formed from the debris carried by ice as glaciers melt, and they influence how the land is used today.
Practice Questions
7 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Describe one way glaciers shape the Earth’s surface and explain how this glacial feature has influenced where people live, giving a specific example from the video.”
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