Landforms Of Glacial Erosion: Fjords Flashcards
1
Q
What is a fjord?
A
A drowned U-shaped valley that’s very deep and has steep sides
2
Q
How are fjords formed?
A
When an ice age ended, the glaciers melted, and the sea level rose. Glaciated valleys located near the coast were drowned making a fjord.
3
Q
What’s an example of a fjord?
A
Killary Harbour on the border of Co. Mayo and Galway
