V Shaped Valley Flashcards
1
Q
What is vertical erosion
A
When the river erodes downwards as boulders are bounced and shaped along the river bed
2
Q
What is weathering
A
This breaks up and loosens the soil and rock
3
Q
What is mass movement
A
The loosens material slowly creeps down the slope because of gravity
4
Q
In order how is a v shaped valley made
A
Vertical erosion
Weathering
Mass movement
