Types of Glaciers
Geography: KS3, topic 10.1.2
Types of Glaciers
Glaciers can range in size from really small to massive. In general, glaciers are divided into two broad categories:
Alpine glaciers
- Alpine glaciers are found on the sides of mountains.
- E.g. There are many alpine glaciers in the Alps in France.
- These glaciers navigate down slopes by following the system of valleys.
Continental ice sheets
- Continental ice sheets span massive areas of land.
- E.g. The Greenland ice sheet.
Test yourself on Types of Glaciers
Which of the following is NOT a type of glacier?