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lkylady
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How was LI formed?
I know it was formed from glaciers but that's about it. I know I must sound dumb to ask but I have to teach it and I'm not clear on it myself.
Thanks.
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Posted 10/8/08 8:57 PM  |
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Gatsbygirl
Please St. Therese....
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Re: How was LI formed?
The Newsday series LI: Our Story is a good resource. Hope this helps 
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| Posted 10/8/08 9:12 PM |
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drpepper318
MIR MIR MIR!
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Re: How was LI formed?
It was because of a glacier that was receding, as it moved it scraped out the shape of LI.
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| Posted 10/8/08 10:53 PM |
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SweetTooth
I'm a tired mommy!
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Re: How was LI formed?
Posted by drpepper318
It was because of a glacier that was receding, as it moved it scraped out the shape of LI.
This is not true, the glacier did not scrape out long island. You could say glaciers "scraped out" some valleys in upstate new york. Long Island was formed by glacial deposition. As the glacier receded it left stuff behind - what we know as long island today. The glacier actually receded twice - which is why the middle of the island is more 'hilly" than the rest. The south shore is an outwash plain
I think for a basic explanation, the newsday website posted above is good.
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| Posted 10/9/08 9:16 PM |
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drpepper318
MIR MIR MIR!
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Re: How was LI formed?
Posted by SweetTooth
Posted by drpepper318
It was because of a glacier that was receding, as it moved it scraped out the shape of LI.
This is not true, the glacier did not scrape out long island. You could say glaciers "scraped out" some valleys in upstate new york. Long Island was formed by glacial deposition. As the glacier receded it left stuff behind - what we know as long island today. The glacier actually receded twice - which is why the middle of the island is more 'hilly" than the rest. The south shore is an outwash plain
I think for a basic explanation, the newsday website posted above is good.
Ok, I meant it scraped out the basic form and shape of the island... but deposition is correct as well... thanks for the clarification.
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| Posted 10/9/08 11:37 PM |
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lkylady
LIF Toddler
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Re: How was LI formed?
Thank so much!!!
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| Posted 10/10/08 7:39 AM |
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SweetTooth
I'm a tired mommy!
Member since 12/05 20105 total posts
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Re: How was LI formed?
Posted by drpepper318
Posted by SweetTooth
Posted by drpepper318
It was because of a glacier that was receding, as it moved it scraped out the shape of LI.
This is not true, the glacier did not scrape out long island. You could say glaciers "scraped out" some valleys in upstate new york. Long Island was formed by glacial deposition. As the glacier receded it left stuff behind - what we know as long island today. The glacier actually receded twice - which is why the middle of the island is more 'hilly" than the rest. The south shore is an outwash plain
I think for a basic explanation, the newsday website posted above is good.
Ok, I meant it scraped out the basic form and shape of the island... but deposition is correct as well... thanks for the clarification.
Used to be an earth science teacher. Can't help it. 
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| Posted 10/10/08 4:00 PM |
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