A Peak Formed by the Intersection of a Number of Ridges

question 55

Multiple Choice

A peak formed by the intersection of a number of ridges produced by alpine glaciers is referred to as a/an:

• A)arête
• B)horn
• C)cirque
• D)firn
• E)col

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Definitions:

Total Institutions

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A sociological perspective that interprets each part of society in terms of how it contributes to the stability and functioning of the whole society.

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