Glossary of landform and geologic terms. 2013.
kame terrace — noun Etymology: kame (II) : a terrace of stratified sand and gravel deposited by streams between a glacier and an adjacent valley wall … Useful english dictionary
kame terrace — a ridge of sand and gravel found along the sides of a glacial valley formed from the collapse of fluviogalcial deposits in meltwater streams that once ran in the gap between the glacier and the valley sides … Geography glossary
kame — kame1 /kaym/, n. Physical Geog. a ridge or mound of stratified drift left by a retreating ice sheet. [1860 65 for this sense; special use of Scots, N dial. kame comb (ME (dial.) camb, kambe, OE camb, comb); see COMB1] kame2 … Universalium
kame — A low mound, knob, hummock, or short irregular ridge, composed of stratified sand and gravel deposited by a subglacial stream as a fan or delta at the margin of a melting glacier; by a supraglacial stream in a low place or hole on the surface… … Glossary of landform and geologic terms
outwash terrace — A flat topped bank of outwash with an abrupt outer face (scarp or riser) extending along a valley downstream from an outwash plain or terminal moraine; a valley train deposit. Compare: kame terrace, valley train. SW … Glossary of landform and geologic terms
glacial landform — ▪ geology Introduction any product of flowing ice and meltwater. Such landforms are being produced today in glaciated areas, such as Greenland, Antarctica, and many of the world s higher mountain ranges. In addition, large expansions of present… … Universalium
West Virginia Prehistory — The area now known as West Virginia was a favorite hunting ground of numerous Native American peoples before the arrival of European settlers. Many ancient man made earthen mounds from various mound builder cultures survive, especially in the… … Wikipedia
Monks Mound — in summer. The concrete staircase follows the approximate course of the ancient wooden stairs … Wikipedia
Post-glacial rebound — A model of present day mass change due to post glacial rebound and the reloading of the ocean basins with seawater. Blue and purple areas indicate rising due to the removal of the ice sheets. Yellow and red areas indicate falling as mantle… … Wikipedia
Shell gorget — A shell gorget is a Native American art form of polished, carved shell pendants worn around the neck. The gorgets are frequently engraved, and are sometimes highlighted with pigments, or fenestrated (pierced with openings). Shell gorgets were… … Wikipedia
