Question

A team of researchers calculates that a glacier will melt completely away in the next 100 years. Which land structure will most likely be left behind after the glacier melts?

A.an arch
B.a deep canyon
C.a table mountain
D.a valley

Answer 1

The land structure most likely to be left behind after a glacier melts completely away is a U-shaped valley, formed by the erosional action of the glacier as it moved downward through the valley.

Step-by-step explanation:

After a glacier has melted completely away, the land structure that is most likely to be left behind is a valley. A valley glacier is a type of glacier that flows downward between the walls of a valley, often starting from a cirque at the head of a valley or from a plateau ice cap. The process of a moving glacier erodes the underlying terrain, resulting in a U-shaped valley once the glacier has retreated or melted completely. This is in contrast to V-shaped valleys that are typically formed by rivers and streams.

Answer 2

The answer is letter C. a table mountain. Most glacial ice are found on mountainside and when these glaciers melt, the only structure that will be seen is the table mountain. Table mountain is evident in Cape Town, South Africa due to its weather.