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Explain the difference between a lateral moraine and a terminal moraine.

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Terminal moraines are found at the terminus or the furthest (end) point reached by a glacier. Lateral moraines are found deposited along the sides of the glacier. Medial moraines are found at the junction between two glaciers.

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