Glaciers that extend to lower elevations beyond the mouth of a canyon, spreading out over more open terrain, are called _____.
A)piedmont glaciers
B)cirque glaciers
C)paternoster glaciers
D)ice caps
E)plastic glaciers

Question

Glaciers that extend to lower elevations beyond the mouth of a canyon, spreading out over more open terrain, are called _____. ​
A)piedmont glaciers
B)cirque glaciers
C)paternoster glaciers
D)ice caps
E)plastic glaciers

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Piedmont glaciers are the type of glaciers that extend to lower elevations beyond the mouth of a canyon, spreading out over more open terrain. This occurs when the ice flows down from a steep valley and spreads out broadly where the slope flattens.

Glaciers That Extend to Lower Elevations Beyond the Mouth of a Canyon