3 erosion processes are explained:
- Freeze thaw action/frost shattering
- Plucking
- Abrasion
Formation of a Corrie
- You may have to draw a diagram (possibly a before, during and after)
- Provide an example - Red Tarn, Lake District.
- Bergschrund and could mention the compressive and extensive flow.
Formation of an Arete
- Be able to describe an arete - when two corries back into one another, the knife edged ridge in between is the arete. A corrie is formed when snow accumulates in north facing hollows...
- Striding Edge, Lake District
Formation of a Pyramidal Peak
- Be able to describe a pyramidal peak - when three or more corries back into one another, the peak at the top is the pyramidal peak. A corrie is formed when snow accumulates in north facing hollows...
- Helvellyn, Lake District