U-shaped valley definition Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
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Paragraph 7? (shape)
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These processes change the valley into a U-shape by steepening the sides. The erosive power of the glacier deepens the valley floor.
2
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Paragraph 8? (Describe + example)
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The valley is now U-shaped in cross section, with very steep side walls, and a flat base. An example is Glencoe in Scotland.
3
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Paragraph 9? (Scree)
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After glaciation, freeze thaw action continues with the warming and cooling of temperatures. This causes rocks to weaken and fall to the valley floor as scree.
