How does a U-shaped glacial valley differ from a V-shaped river valley?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: It has a broad floor and steep sides
A U-shaped valley develops when a moving glacier occupies and abrades a pre-existing valley. The ice erodes both the floor and sides, widening and deepening it into a broad trough with steep, relatively straight walls. A river usually concentrates erosion in its channel and produces a narrower V-shaped valley. Hence option C is correct; the other choices describe neither glacial valley form nor its origin.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
It has a broad floor and steep sides
Why is this the correct answer?
A U-shaped valley develops when a moving glacier occupies and abrades a pre-existing valley. The ice erodes both the floor and sides, widening and deepening it into a broad trough with steep, relatively straight walls. A river usually concentrates erosion in its channel and produces a narrower V-shaped valley. Hence option C is correct; the other choices describe neither glacial valley form nor its origin.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Accountancy question. Chapter: Bank Reconciliation Statement. Topic: Reconciling cash book and passbook differences.
