This module is part of the Virtual Geography Department Project and has been prepared for the Physical Geography Working Group of the project. These materials may be used for study, research, and education, but please credit the author and source: Karen A. Lemke, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, and The Virtual Geography Department Project. Linda Freeman, College of the Siskiyous, contributed to earlier versions of this module.
All commercial rights reserved. Copyright 2002 by Karen A. Lemke. Earlier copyright 1998 by Karen A. Lemke and Linda Freeman.
This module has been classroom tested. To make suggestions and corrections, please contact Karen A. Lemke at klemke@uwsp.edu.
This module presents basic definitions and examples of common alpine glacial landforms discussed in introductory level university physical geography, geology and earth science courses. Examples are provided as photographs with accompanying topographic maps. The module provides short descriptions of the landforms and identifying features to look for. The combination of photographs and topographic maps should enable users to identify other examples of these features either in photographs, on topographic maps, or in real life. Following the Illustrated Glossary, is an exercise on alpine glacial landform identification so that students may apply what they have learned from reading the glossary.
