A glacier that is confined in a bowl-shaped recess is called a
A)piedmont glacier.
B)mountain glacier.
C)cirque glacier.
D)valley glacier.
E)paternoster glacier.

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A glacier that is confined in a bowl-shaped recess is called a cirque glacier. The term "cirque" refers to a bowl-shaped depression on a mountainside that is formed by glacial erosion. Hence, option C is the correct choice.

Option A, piedmont glacier, is a type of glacier that forms at the base of a mountain range where multiple glaciers converge and spread out in a broad lobe-like shape. Option B, mountain glacier, refers to a glacier that forms in a mountainous region and flows downhill through valleys. Option D, valley glacier, is a type of glacier that forms in a V-shaped valley and flows down the valley. Option E, paternoster glacier, is a rare type of mountain glacier that flows down a series of rock steps or terraces.

A Glacier That Is Confined in a Bowl-Shaped Recess Is