U-Shaped Valley

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    • Explain the formation of a U-shaped Valley
      Gravity causes the glacier to move downhill, following existing v-shaped valleys. The u-shaped valley will vary in width depending on the rock type, and the weight and erosive power of the glacier. After the glacier has retreated, a wider, straighter u-shaped valley remains
    • What is an example of a U-Shaped Valley?
      Glencoe
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