Identification of Glacial Landforms

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This is the view northward from Collier Glacier in central Oregon.   Answer each question below based on this photograph

What type of landform is represented by the peak indicated by the red arrow?

How can you tell that the valley in the foreground was glaciated?

Note that the areas labeled A, B and C are all composed of sediment.  Note that this material is very poorly sorted (as seen in the foreground).  Is this material glacial till or glacial outwash?

What specific names can be applied to the landforms at locations A, B and C?

A:

B:

C:

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