Understanding Erosion in Deserts

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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?

  • U-shaped valleys
  • V-shaped valleys (correct)
  • Plateau formations
  • Jagged cliffs

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?

<p>By carrying away sand and rock (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of valleys are carved out by glaciers in the earth?

<p>u-shaped valleys (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do glaciers contribute to the formation of mountain ranges?

<p>By carving out u-shaped valleys (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What process has worn down the rock of the Grand Canyon over millions of years?

<p>Ice Erosion (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which natural phenomenon causes instant destruction when ice and snow fall down the slope of a mountain?

<p>Avalanche (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do ocean waves contribute to the formation of landforms beside beaches?

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