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

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Chapter 18 - Section 18.4 - Glacial Deposits - Concept Checks - Page 556: 4

Answer

This cannot be replicated in pictorial form. However, here is a written description: A drumlin is an elongated, asymmetric hill formed by glacial action. In profile, a drumlin typically has a smooth, rounded upstream side (stoss side) and a steep, tapered downstream side (lee side). The stoss side is gently sloping, while the lee side is steep and often ends with a sharp ridge or a more gradual slope. The long axis of the drumlin represents the direction of ice flow or the direction from which the ice advanced.

Work Step by Step

As per text in section 18.4.
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