Unlike a stream-cut valley that assumes a characteristic ________-shape, a glacially-carved valley evidences a characteristic ________-shape.
A) U; V
B) V; U
C) flat; rounded
D) steep; shallow

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Stream-cut valleys typically have a V-shape due to the erosive action of flowing water, while glacially-carved valleys have a U-shape due to the wider and more uniform erosion by glaciers.

Unlike a Stream-Cut Valley That Assumes a Characteristic ________-Shape, a Glacially-Carved