GK Question

geography hard mcq

Which process forms a 'hanging valley'?

  1. River erosion
  2. Glacial erosion
  3. Wind erosion
  4. Coastal erosion

Answer: Glacial erosion

Hanging valleys form when a smaller glacier tributary joins a larger glacier. The main glacier erodes deeper, leaving the tributary valley 'hanging' above. Waterfalls often form where streams from hanging valleys drop into the main valley.

Topic Physical Geography
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC, State PSC