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Question
Draw and compare the following contour diagrams by placing them side by side in pairs:
V-shaped Valley and U-shaped valley
Solution
V-shaped Valley: It resembles the letter V. It occurs in mountainous areas. The lowermost part of the V-shaped valley is shown by the innermost contour line with a very small gap between its two sides, and the lowest value of the contour is assigned to it.
U-Shaped Valley: It is formed by the action of glaciers. It is found in the middle course of a river. These are generally flat from its base.
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