What are exposed rocky elements of a ridge, mountain not covered with ice or snow within an ice fiel

Q. What are exposed rocky elements of a ridge, mountain not covered with ice or snow within an ice field or glacier called?
Answer: Nunataks
Notes: Nunataks are exposed often rocky element of a ridge, mountain, or peak not covered with ice or snow within an ice field or glacier. They are also called a glacial islands.

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