Glaciers: Rivers of Ice (Part 2)

What You'll Learn

River systems shape the land over time. Young rivers have steep, V-shaped valleys. Mature rivers meander across floodplains. Old rivers have wide, flat valleys and deltas.

Key Words

weathering
sediment

Steps

Step 1 — Read

Read and learn: River systems shape the land over time. Young rivers have steep, V-shaped valleys. Mature rivers meander across floodplains. Old rivers have wide, flat valleys and deltas.

Step 2 — Do

Create a labeled diagram of what you built or observed.

Step 3 — Observe

Note any unexpected results.

Step 4 — Record

Share your findings with the class or a partner.

Check Your Understanding

Question 1

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