A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
Terminal moraines
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the large mass of rocks and dirt that is left by a melting glacier (= a large mass of ice) at its furthest point of movement
Terminal moraines meaning & definition 1 of Terminal moraines.
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A terminal moraine, also called end moraine, is a type of moraine that forms at the snout (edge) of a glacier, marking its maximum advance. At this point, debris that has accumulated by plucking and abrasion, has been pushed by the front edge of the ice, is driven no further and instead is deposited in a heap.
Terminal moraines meaning & definition 2 of Terminal moraines.
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