Earth: An Introduction to Physical Geology (12th Edition)

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Chapter 18 - Section 18.4 - Glacial Deposits - Concept Checks - Page 556: 1

Answer

Glacial deposits are collectively referred to as "glacial drift." Glacial drift can be classified into two main types: till and stratified drift. Till consists of unsorted and unstratified sediment directly deposited by glaciers, including a mixture of different-sized rock fragments. In contrast, stratified drift refers to sediment sorted and layered by meltwater streams associated with glaciers, often consisting of sorted layers of sand, gravel, and sometimes silt or clay.

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As per text in section 18.4
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