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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 can transfrom a mountain vshaped river valley into a you shaped valleys?

A 'V' shaped valley has been formed by a stream or river. A 'U' shaped valley has been formed by the action of a glacier. Therefore, should a glacier form in the mountains, the ice, pushed downhill by the weight of fresh snow constantly being added high above, will gouge out the 'V' shaped river valley and form the 'U' shaped glacial valley.


What natural feature produces a V-shaped valley on a landscape?

youthfull river