V Shaped Valleys

Question 1

What way dose v shaped valleys erode

Answer 1

Vertically down \/

Question 2

Step 1 in the creation of vertical valleys

Answer 2

Discharge =low in upper river. So only energy to erode downwards this is vertical erosion

Question 3

Step 2 in creation of the vertical valleys

Answer 3

Valley sides are broken down through weathering- (breaking down) (erosion)

Question 4

Step 3 in the creation of v shaped valleys

Answer 4

Material is transported via gravity and the rain falls. This steepens river sides

Question 5

Step 4 in the creation of v shaped valleys

Answer 5

Steep sided and narrow valley shape that is creates this typical of upper rivers

Question 6

Interlocking_spurs

Answer 6

Interlocking spurs are area of land that alternates for either side of a v-shaped valleys