Circle the two processes of glacial erosion listed in the box below - Junior Cycle Geography - Question b - 2021

The two processes of glacial erosion are Plucking and Abrasion.

Explanation

1. Plucking: This process occurs when ice flows over loose rock. As the glacier moves, it pulls away pieces of rock and sediment, incorporating them into the glacier itself.

2. Abrasion: This refers to the wearing away of the glacier’s base and sides as it moves, grinding the underlying rock and sediments, which contributes to the smoothening and shaping of the landscape.