Question.
Write a descriptive note on the Basket of Eggs Topography. (UPPSC 2020)
Answer.
Basket of Eggs Topography is related to Glacial landforms. The cluster of Drumlins ( a glacial depositional landform) in the glacial valley is widely known as the "Basket of Eggs" topography as they look like eggs lying in the basket.
What are drumlins?
Drumlins are oval-shaped or inverted boats shaped or inverted half egg-shaped hills largely composed of glacial moraines. They are formed beneath glaciers in the same direction of glacier flow. Drumlins are high at the center and elongated at two ends.
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