Landforms U-Shaped Valleys

Landforms U-Shaped Valleys

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5th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a U-shaped valley?

Back

A U-shaped valley is a landform created by the erosion of a glacier, characterized by its wide, flat bottom and steep sides.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What processes are involved in creating U-shaped valleys?

Back

Weathering, erosion, and deposition.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How long does it take to form a U-shaped valley?

Back

It takes over thousands of years.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What natural agent is responsible for creating U-shaped valleys?

Back

Ice, specifically glaciers.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between a U-shaped valley and a V-shaped valley?

Back

A U-shaped valley has a wide, flat bottom and steep sides, while a V-shaped valley has a narrow bottom and steep sides, typically formed by river erosion.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is erosion?

Back

Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by natural forces such as wind or water.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is deposition?

Back

Deposition is the process by which sediments, soil, and rocks are added to a landform or land mass.

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