Valleys Flashcards
1
Q
1-Before glaciation
A
the river carves out a V shaped valley because it erodes out the base
2
Q
2-During glaciation
A
the ice fills the whole valley
3
Q
3-Rates of erosion
A
increase and also it wears away all of the sides of the
valley
4
Q
4-Valley walls and floors
A
are eroded wider and deeper
5
Q
5-When the glacier melts
A
a river flows again in the valley. It did not cause the
erosion and is called a ‘misfit’ stream.