Iceberg Journey: From Glacier to Ocean Deposition
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Process Diagram

Iceberg Journey: From Glacier to Ocean Deposition

Prep: 25s
Record: 40s
Look at the image below. In 25 seconds, please speak into the microphone and describe in detail what the image is showing. You will have 40 seconds to give your response.
Process diagram illustrating an iceberg's journey from a glacier cliff into the ocean, showing formation, transport by ocean current, progressive melting, and deposition on the seabed.

Sample Answer & Key Features

Review official key features and a band-9 reference response

Key Points to Include in Your Description:
  • 1Large mass of ice breaks away from the glacier and floats offshore, mostly submerged.
  • 2Ocean currents carry the iceberg offshore across the open water.
  • 3Progressive melting reduces the iceberg's size over time.
  • 4Material and ice chunks released during melting settle and deposit on the ocean floor.
  • 5Connects three main stages: formation, current transport, and gradual seafloor deposition.