Which feature on this diagram is a cirque?
A)1,the circular depression at the head of the valley
B)2,a lake in the upper valley
C)3,a steep ridge
D)4,a valley that is above the level of the main valley

Question

Which feature on this diagram is a cirque? 
A)1,the circular depression at the head of the valley 
B)2,a lake in the upper valley 
C)3,a steep ridge 
D)4,a valley that is above the level of the main valley

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A cirque is a semicircular or horseshoe-shaped basin in a mountainous region, often containing a small lake. Option 1, the circular depression at the head of the valley, fits this definition and is therefore the correct answer. Options 2, 3, and 4 do not fit the definition of a cirque.

Which Feature on This Diagram Is a Cirque