Question

identifying features created by deposition
a geologist finds this ridge of sediment while out in the field. the geologist notices a glacier in the distance. what feature is this ridge?
○ kettle
○ loess
○ moraine
○ delta

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• kettle: Formed by melting glaciers leaving depressions, not a ridge of sediment.
• loess: Wind - blown silt deposits, not related to glaciers creating ridges.
• moraine: A ridge of sediment (rock, soil, etc.) deposited by a glacier, which matches the scenario with a glacier in the distance and a sediment ridge.
• delta: Formed by river deposition at a river - mouth, not by glaciers.

So the correct feature is moraine.

Answer:

C. moraine