Question

Consider the following statements about glacial landforms: Which of the following Statements is/are Correct?

1. Statement 1: Hanging valleys are often found opening into main glacial valleys at higher elevations,
2. Statement 2: Spurs of such hanging valleys are frequently truncated into trangular facets.

• A. i only
• B. ii only
• C. i, ii
• D. All of these

Answer 1

Answer:

D. All of these

• A hanging valley is a remnant of a tributary glacial valley that has been truncated by a deeper, main glacial valley. • These valleys typically open into the main valley at a higher elevation than the valley floor of the main valley.