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valleyElongate depression of the Earth's surface. Valleys are commonly drained by rivers and may be in a relatively flat plain or between ranges of hills or mountains. Valleys formed by rivers and slope denudation are typically V-shaped; those formerly occupied by glaciers are characteristically U-shaped. Valley evolution is controlled mainly by climate and rock type. Very narrow, deep valleys cut in resistant rock and having steep, almost vertical sides are called canyons. Smaller valleys of similar appearance are called gorges. valley 1. a long depression in the land surface, usually containing a river, formed by erosion or by movements in the earth's crust 2. the broad area drained by a single river system 3. the junction of a roof slope with another or with a wall 4. relating to or proceeding by way of a valley valley [′val·ē] (building construction) An inside angle formed where two sloping sides intersect. (geography) A generally broad area of flat, low-lying land bordered by higher ground. (geology) A relatively shallow, wide depression of the sea floor with gentle slopes. Also known as submarine valley. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Embosomed amongst a family of lofty mountains, there was a valley so spacious that it con- tained many thousand inhabitants. The valley in which I found myself was deep and narrow, and surrounded by mountains which towered into the clouds, and were so steep and rocky that there was no way of climbing up their sides. Ward Valley Copper, and all that it stands for,--practically one-quarter of the world's supply, as I have shown you,--is a big thing, how big, even we can |
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