Why are glacial lakes often found in cirques?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Because meltwater can fill the bowl-shaped depression
A cirque is a steep-sided, bowl-shaped hollow carved by glacial erosion near the head of a valley. After the glacier retreats or melts, the hollow may retain snowmelt, rainwater, and meltwater, especially where a bedrock threshold or deposited material helps hold the water. This can create a tarn or small glacial lake. Thus option B is correct; seawater and an always-draining river are not necessary conditions.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Because meltwater can fill the bowl-shaped depression
Why is this the correct answer?
A cirque is a steep-sided, bowl-shaped hollow carved by glacial erosion near the head of a valley. After the glacier retreats or melts, the hollow may retain snowmelt, rainwater, and meltwater, especially where a bedrock threshold or deposited material helps hold the water. This can create a tarn or small glacial lake. Thus option B is correct; seawater and an always-draining river are not necessary conditions.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Accountancy question. Chapter: Recording of Transactions (I & II). Topic: Covers the accounting equation.
