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How do glaciers contribute to the formation of mountain ranges, such as the Alps and the Rocky Mountains?
How do glaciers contribute to the formation of mountain ranges, such as the Alps and the Rocky Mountains?
- By causing instant destruction through avalanches
- By forming jagged cliffs beside beaches
- By carving out u-shaped valleys in the earth (correct)
- By creating v-shaped valleys
What type of erosion can be seen in landforms created by the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon?
What type of erosion can be seen in landforms created by the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon?
- U-shaped valleys
- V-shaped valleys (correct)
- Plateau formations
- Jagged cliffs
What causes instant destruction to an area's landforms and buildings?
What causes instant destruction to an area's landforms and buildings?
- Formation of u-shaped valleys by glaciers
- Waves crashing against shorelines
- Creation of v-shaped valleys by rivers
- Avalanches occurring down a mountain slope (correct)
How do ocean waves contribute to the formation of jagged cliffs beside some beaches?
How do ocean waves contribute to the formation of jagged cliffs beside some beaches?
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What type of valleys are carved out by glaciers in the earth?
What type of valleys are carved out by glaciers in the earth?
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How do glaciers contribute to the formation of mountain ranges?
How do glaciers contribute to the formation of mountain ranges?
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What process has worn down the rock of the Grand Canyon over millions of years?
What process has worn down the rock of the Grand Canyon over millions of years?
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Which natural phenomenon causes instant destruction when ice and snow fall down the slope of a mountain?
Which natural phenomenon causes instant destruction when ice and snow fall down the slope of a mountain?
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How do ocean waves contribute to the formation of landforms beside beaches?
How do ocean waves contribute to the formation of landforms beside beaches?
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