The ridge of sediment found by the geologist in the middle of a river, especially in the context of noticing a glacier in the distance, is likely a moraine. Moraines are accumulations of earth and stones that have been carried along and then deposited by a glacier. They can occur near glaciers and sometimes can be found in river settings where glacial activity has influenced the landscape.
An area of raised land in the middle of a river. Mountains and glacier in the distance.
A geologist finds this ridge of sediment while out in the field. The geologist notices a glacier in the distance.
What feature is this ridge?
kettle
loess
moraine
delta
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