Question
Download Solution PDFThe landform of 'Hanging Valley' is associated with which of the following geomorphic process?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is option 2.
Key Points
- A hanging valley is a glacial landform formed when a smaller tributary glacier meets a deeper main glacier valley. Hence, option 2 is correct.
- After the glaciers retreat, the tributary valley is left “hanging” above the main valley, often forming waterfalls.
- This feature is characteristic of glaciated mountainous regions.
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