Social studies v-shaped valley

Created by: Alyaa Gamal
Created on: 30-11-17 12:42

explain the formation of a v-shaped valley

1.the river erodes downwards as rock particles are scraped along the channel bed 2.the steep sides are attacked by weathering. 3. the losend material slowly creeps down because of gravity 4.the end is a steep sided valley that is in the shape of a v

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where are v-shaped valley found?

v-shaped valley are found at the source or the start of a river

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how do rivers shape the land?

What happens is that the water pushes boulders, stones and rock particles along the river’s course. The loose material scrapes the river bed and banks and loosen other material. What is worn away is then transported by the river and put down somewher

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what is the difference between river cliff and cliff?

A cliff is a steep rocky slop that may overlook the sea whereas a river cliff is a steep slope cut into the valley side by erosion.

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what is the difference between source and a channel?

Source is where a river starts whereas channel is a course of a river.

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what is the scenery of a place called?

a landscape

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