Glacier Word Search
Glacier, as a word search. 12 words drawn from its landforms, its wildlife, and the habitats inside it sit hidden in a 15×15 letter grid, running in every direction. Drag across a word to claim it, and clear the board to finish.
Words to find: GLACIER, MCDONALD, STMARY, GOINGTOTHESUN, MOUNTCLEVELAND, KINTLA, PIEGAN, MARIASPASS, MORAINE, CIRQUE, GLACIALVALLEY, TWOMEDICINE.
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Glacier word list, defined
- GLACIER /ˈɡleɪsiər/ · noun
- A large, slowly moving river of ice formed from compacted snow on land, typically in high latitudes or at high elevations. A glacier can be several kilometers wide and hundreds of meters thick. Related: ice sheet, ice field, frost, ice cap.
- MORAINE /mɔːˈreɪn/ · noun
- A ridge of rock or soil deposited by a glacier, typically in a curved or sinuous shape. A moraine can also refer to a ridge of soil or rock formed by the action of the sea or a river. Related: ridge, bank, bar, esker.
- CIRQUE /sɜːrk/ · noun
- A cirque is a natural amphitheater created by glacial erosion, typically found in mountainous regions. It is characterized by steep cliffs and a rounded, bowl-like shape. Related: amphitheater, glacial valley, natural amphitheatre.
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