6.2 - EROSIONAL LANDFORMS
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What starts the formation of a valley?
💡 Hint: Think about what small water flows create.
What type of valley has steep sides?
💡 Hint: Consider the shapes of different valleys.
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What is the primary feature of a gorge?
💡 Hint: Think about the steepness of the sides.
True or False: A canyon is typically narrower at the top than at the bottom.
💡 Hint: Consider how canyons look from above.
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Analyze how the material composition of a riverbed can affect the formation of potholes versus plunge pools.
💡 Hint: Consider how different materials erode.
Given a topographic map showing a canyon and a gorge, hypothesize how the surrounding geology might have influenced their formation.
💡 Hint: Look at the rock types indicated on the map.
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