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Valleys carved by glaciers are U-shaped, while those carved by rivers are V-shaped.

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Q: How can you tell if a valley was carved by a glacier or a river?
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You can tell if it's retreating if it slows it's speed in the glacier. You can tell if it's advancing if it increases in speed.


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How can you tell is a river has been around for hundreds of years versus a newer river?

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