Glacial Landforms

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what type of shape do glacial valleys have?
parabolic (U)
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what is a roche moutonnee
a rock hill shaped by the passage of ice to give a smooth side and a rough (plucked) side.
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what is the key spotting feature to identify a hanging valley
waterfall
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what is formed when roughly 4 corries diverge from a central point?
pyramidal peak
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what is another name for a corrie
cirque
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what is a roche moutonnee

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a rock hill shaped by the passage of ice to give a smooth side and a rough (plucked) side.

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what is the key spotting feature to identify a hanging valley

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what is formed when roughly 4 corries diverge from a central point?

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what is another name for a corrie

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