Describe the orientation of the slopes with snow on them on the topographic map and the NAIP photo. Is there more snow on north- facing slopes or on south-facing slopes? Which slope receives more direct sunlight? How would this affect the amount of glaciation that would occur on each slope? On which slope would you expect to find more glaciers in the Southern Hemisphere, northfacing or south-facing slopes? Briefly describe the relationship between slope orientation, snow accumulation, glacier formation, and glacial abrasion.
South of Goethe Lake find Mount Goethe on Figure 25.3 (topographic map) and Figure 25.4 (NAIP photo).
What will be an ideal response?
The north-facing slopes have more glaciers and moraine fields. North facing slopes would be more shaded, leading to deeper snowpack, larger glaciers, and more rapid glacial erosion.
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What will be an ideal response?
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