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Question
What is the difference between till and alluvium?
Distinguish Between
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Solution
| Feature | Till | Alluvium |
| Transporting Agent |
Melting glaciers
|
Running water (rivers and streams) |
| Deposit Characteristics | Unassorted and unsorted mix of angular to sub-angular rock fragments and fine debris | Sorted or stratified fine-sized materials (sand, silt, and clay) |
| Common Location | Glacial moraines, outwash plains, and valleys | River floodplains, deltas, and alluvial plains |
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