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Give geographical terms for the following:

Valley cut by glaciers.


U-shaped valley


Explanation


Glaciers are huge masses of snow that is transported, accumulated and deposited in other regions due to the action of natural agents. Erosion and deposition are also caused by the actions of glaciers. It is also known as the river of ice. U-shaped valley is the valley that is formed by the erosive action of glaciers. It occurs when the glaciers move down a river valley.

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