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A V-shaped valley eroded by a river is called a canyon.
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What is a v-shaped valley eroded by a river called?
A v-shaped valley eroded by a river is called a river valley. This type of valley is characterized by steep sides and a narrow bottom, formed by the erosive action of the river over time.
What river valley looks like a crescent?
Possibly a V-shaped valley or a U-shaped valley. The U- Shaped valley would have been eroded by a glacier meaning it has a wider and flatter base. But the V-shaped valley would have interlocking spurs, and caves which would turn into corries. So, overall, I would say that the river valley that looks like a crescent would have to be the V-shaped valley.
What is the shape of a valley that is eroded by a stream and a glacier?
A stream shaped valley is usually 'V' shaped. A glacier formed valley is usually 'U' shaped.
What can transform 'V'-shaped river valleys into 'U'-shaped valleys?
You can transform a v-shaped valley into a u-shaped valley by a glacier.
What can transform V-shaped river valleys into U-shaped valleys?
You can transform a v-shaped valley into a u-shaped valley by a glacier.
What is a canyon or a V shaped valley carved by?
A V-shaped valley has been formed by a river. A U-shaped valley has been formed by a glacier.
What is a feature shaped like the letter v carved out by a river?
V-shaped Valley
Is there a v shaped valley anywhere in the amazon river?
no
What is in the upper course of the river severn?
v shaped valley
What is the shape of a valley left behind by a glacier?
The shape of a valley carved by a glacier is U shaped. A valley carved by a river is V shaped.
What does you shaped valley mean?
A U-shaped valley is a geological formation formed by the erosive action of a glacier. Ice moving downhill carves out a broad, U-shaped valley with steep sides and a flat bottom. These valleys are characteristic of areas that have been shaped by glacier activity.
What are the different types of river valley?
v shaped valleys is one of them
