Geography ,Landforms and their evolution (chapter 07 NCERT CLASS 11 SUMMARY )

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Summary: Evolution of Landforms 🌍

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  • Weathering & Erosion 🌧️

    • Weathering breaks down earth materials.
    • Geomorphic agents (running water, groundwater, wind, glaciers, waves) cause erosion.
    • Erosion reshapes the earth’s surface.

  • Deposition & Surface Changes 🏞️

    • Deposition follows erosion.
    • Both erosion and deposition contribute to landform changes.

  • Definition of Landforms & Landscapes πŸ”️

    • Landforms: Small to medium parts of the earth’s surface.
    • Landscapes: Collection of related landforms forming large surface areas.

  • Formation & Evolution of Landforms ⏳

    • Formed by geomorphic agents and processes.
    • Changes occur due to slow or rapid natural forces.
    • Influenced by climate and landmass movements.
    • Landforms evolve over time (youth, mature, old age).

  • Two Important Aspects of Landform Evolution πŸ”„

    1. Transformation of one landform into another.
    2. Modification of existing landforms over time.
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Summary: Running Water as a Geomorphic Agent 🌊

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1. Role of Running Water in Land Degradation

  • Most important agent in humid regions with heavy rainfall.
  • Two components:
    • Overland Flow: Sheet-like flow over land surfaces.
    • Linear Flow: Streams and rivers flowing through valleys.
  • Erosional & Depositional Effects:
    • Youthful rivers (steep gradient) → More erosion.
    • Mature rivers (gentler slopes) → Erosion decreases, deposition increases.
    • Old rivers (very gentle slopes) → Extensive deposition, floodplains.

2. Overland Flow & Valley Formation

  • Sheet Erosion: Uniform removal of surface material.
  • Formation of Rills & Gullies:
    • Overland flow concentrates → Rills → Gullies → Valleys.
  • Down-cutting vs. Lateral Erosion:
    • Early stage → Down-cutting dominates (steep valleys, waterfalls).
    • Middle stage → Lateral erosion increases, widening valleys.
    • Late stage → Valleys flatten, forming peneplains (almost plains) with some resistant landforms (Monadnocks).


Differences Between Peneplain and Pediplain 🌍

Feature πŸ”Ή Peneplain 🏞️ Pediplain 🏜️
Definition πŸ“– A nearly level land surface formed by prolonged fluvial erosion of mountains and hills. A gently sloping surface formed by coalescence of pediments due to arid-region erosion.
Formation Process ⚒️ Result of river erosion over millions of years, leading to a nearly level plain. Formed in arid and semi-arid regions due to weathering and sheet wash erosion.
Agents of Formation 🌊 Mainly rivers and streams eroding mountains over time. Mainly wind, water, and gravity working in dry regions.
Relief & Appearance πŸŒ„ Smooth, rolling surface with some residual hills (monadnocks). A gently sloping plain with scattered inselbergs (isolated hills).
Location & Climate 🌎 Found in humid and temperate regions. Found in desert and semi-arid regions.
Example Areas πŸ“ Appalachian Mountains (USA), Deccan Plateau (India). Thar Desert (India), Kalahari Desert (Africa).

πŸ”Ή Key Difference:

  • Peneplain forms in humid regions due to river erosion.
  • Pediplain forms in arid regions due to wind & water erosion.




3. Stages of Landscape Evolution in Running Water Regimes

Stage Characteristics
Youth V-shaped valleys, steep gradients, waterfalls, rapids, rapid down-cutting.
Mature Streams integrate well, valleys widen, floodplains develop, meanders appear, interstream areas flatten.
Old Gentle gradients, broad floodplains, meandering rivers, oxbow lakes, swamps, marshes, natural levees.

✅ Complete reduction of highland mass (peneplanation) is possible over time due to erosion & deposition.


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Summary: Formation & Types of Valleys ⛰️

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1. Formation of Valleys

  • Stages of Valley Formation:
    1. Rills (small, narrow water channels).
    2. Gullies (deepened & widened rills).
    3. Valleys (further deepened, widened, and lengthened gullies).
  • Valley formation depends on erosion by running water over time.

2. Types of Valleys

Valley Type Characteristics
V-Shaped Valley Formed by youthful rivers with steep slopes, active down-cutting.
Gorge Deep valley with very steep or straight sides; narrow top and bottom; found in hard rocks.
Canyon Similar to a gorge but with step-like side slopes; wider at the top than at the bottom; forms in horizontally bedded sedimentary rocks.

✅ Key Difference: Gorges have nearly equal width at top & bottom, while Canyons are wider at the top.



Types of Valleys & Their Characteristics ⛰️

Valley Type Description Formation Process Example
V-Shaped Valley Narrow, steep valley with a "V" shape. Formed by youthful rivers cutting down into the land. River valleys in the Himalayas.
Gorge Deep valley with very steep, straight sides. Erosion in hard rocks by rivers over a long time. Kali Gandaki Gorge (Nepal).
Canyon Deep valley with steep, step-like side slopes; wider at the top than at the bottom. Erosion in horizontally layered sedimentary rocks. Grand Canyon (USA).
Rift Valley Long, narrow valley with steep walls. Formed by tectonic activity (faulting). Great Rift Valley (Africa).
U-Shaped Valley Broad valley with a flat bottom and steep sides. Carved by glaciers. Yosemite Valley (USA).
Hanging Valley Valley elevated above the main valley floor, often with waterfalls. Formed when a smaller glacial valley meets a larger one. Found in the Alps, Himalayas.
Flat-Floored Valley Broad valley with a flat base due to prolonged erosion and deposition. Late-stage river erosion and deposition. Indus Valley (India).
Peneplain Almost flat valley, formed by prolonged erosion. Final stage of river erosion. Deccan Plateau (India).

✅ Key Takeaway: Valley types depend on erosion (rivers, glaciers, wind) and tectonic activity.



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Potholes & Plunge Pools: Formation & Characteristics 🌊

Feature Description Formation Process Example
Potholes Circular depressions in rocky riverbeds. Formed by stream erosion and abrasion from rock fragments. Found in hill-streams with strong water flow.
Plunge Pools Large, deep holes at the base of waterfalls. Created by the sheer impact of falling water and swirling boulders. Found beneath waterfalls like Niagara Falls.

✅ Key Takeaway:

  • Potholes deepen and expand as pebbles and boulders rotate inside them.
  • Plunge Pools form due to the intense erosive power of waterfalls.



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Erosion & Meandering in Streams 🌊

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1. Erosion in Streams

  • Steep Gradient Streams ⛰️

    • Erosion is concentrated on the bottom of the channel.
    • Lateral erosion (side cutting) is minimal compared to downward cutting.
    • Forms deep valleys, gorges, and canyons.

  • Gentle Gradient Streams 🌿

    • Lateral erosion dominates, widening the valley.
    • Streams develop meandering (sinuous) courses.
    • Common in floodplains and delta regions.

2. Meandering in Streams

Meander Type Description Formation Process Example
Regular Meanders Smooth, sinuous curves in river paths. Formed in soft alluvial plains with low gradient. Found in the Ganga-Brahmaputra floodplain.
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Incised Meanders
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Deep, steep-walled meanders cut into hard rock.

Formed when a meandering river experiences uplift, increasing its downward erosion.

Found in the Colorado River (Grand Canyon, USA).




✅ Key Takeaway:

  • Steep streams → More vertical erosion (deep valleys).
  • Gentle streams → More lateral erosion (wide meanders).
  • Meanders form in soft plains but can also cut into hard rock under special conditions.

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River Terraces – Summary 🌊🏞️

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What are River Terraces?

  • River terraces are remnants of old valley floors or floodplains.
  • They mark previous levels where a river once flowed before cutting deeper.

Types of River Terraces

Type Description
Bedrock Terraces Terraces formed on solid rock, without alluvial cover.
Alluvial Terraces Made of deposited sediments from the river.

Formation Process

  1. A river deposits sediments, forming a floodplain.
  2. Due to uplift or a change in water flow, the river starts eroding downward.
  3. The older floodplain is left as a terrace while the river carves a new channel below.
  4. Multiple terraces can form at different heights, showing previous river levels.

Types of River Terrace Arrangements

Type Description
Paired Terraces Terraces at the same height on both sides of the river.
Unpaired Terraces Terraces at different heights on either side.

✅ Key Takeaway: River terraces are evidence of a river's past flow levels, caused by erosion and changes in river dynamics over time.

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Depositional Landforms 🌍🏞️

What are Depositional Landforms?

  • Landforms created by the accumulation of sediments carried by rivers, wind, glaciers, and waves.
  • Formed when the transporting agent (river, wind, glacier, etc.) loses energy and drops the carried material.

Types of Depositional Landforms

Agent 🌊⛰️ Depositional Landforms πŸ”️🏜️ Description
Running Water (Rivers) 🚰 Alluvial Fans Cone-shaped deposits of sediment at the base of mountains.
Deltas Triangular deposits at river mouths where they meet a water body.
Floodplains Flat areas of deposited sediment along riverbanks.
Wind (Aeolian Deposition) 🌬️ Sand Dunes Mounds or ridges of sand in deserts.
Loess Deposits Fine, wind-blown silt forming fertile plains.
Glaciers ❄️ Moraines Ridges of debris (rocks, soil) deposited by glaciers.
Eskers Long, winding ridges of sediment from glacial meltwater tunnels.
Drumlins Smooth, oval-shaped hills formed beneath glaciers.
Coastal Waves 🌊 Beaches Deposits of sand, pebbles, and shells along shorelines.
Spits & Bars Narrow ridges of sand extending into the sea.
Underground Water (Karst Deposition) πŸ’§ Stalactites
Icicle-like formations hanging from cave ceilings.
Stalagmites Cone-shaped deposits rising from cave floors.

Key Takeaways ✅

  • Deposition occurs when an agent loses energy and drops the transported material.
  • Different agents like rivers, wind, glaciers, and waves form distinct landforms.
  • These landforms shape plains, coasts, deserts, and cave systems over time.

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Alluvial Fans πŸŒŠπŸ”️





Formation Process
  • Formed when streams descend from mountains onto flat plains.
  • The stream loses energy and deposits coarse sediments in a fan-shaped pattern.
  • Occurs in regions with mountains and valleys.


Characteristics

Feature Description
Shape

       Broad, cone-shaped deposits
Sediment Type

      Coarse materials (gravel, sand, pebbles)
Location

      Found at the base of mountain slopes
Distributaries

      Multiple small channels form across the fan
Climate
 Influence		 -   Humid areas: Low, gentle-slope fans -
Arid/Semi-arid areas: High, steep-slope fans
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DELTAS 





Deltas 🌊🏞️

Formation Process

  • Similar to alluvial fans, but form at river mouths where a river meets a sea or lake.
  • The river loses energy, deposits sediments, and forms a triangular landform.
  • Over time, distributaries extend further into the water body.

Characteristics

Feature Description
Shape Triangular (like the Greek letter Ξ” - Delta)
Location Formed at the mouth of rivers, where they meet a sea or lake
Sediment Type Well-sorted with coarser material settling first, finer silts and clays traveling further
Stratification Clear layers of sediment deposition
Growth Expands into the sea over time with increasing distributaries


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Here’s a summary in pointers for Floodplains, Natural Levees, and Point Bars:

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🌊 Floodplains

  • Formed by river deposition as opposed to erosion.
  • Composed of fine materials like sand, silt, and clay deposited over time.
  • Two types:
    1️⃣ Active floodplain – The part of the river bed where deposition occurs regularly.
    2️⃣ Inactive floodplain – Above the banks, where older deposits remain stable.

🏞️ Natural Levees

  • Raised embankments formed along riverbanks due to repeated flooding.
  • Large sediments settle first (near the river), and fine sediments are deposited farther away.
  • Act as barriers that prevent small floods but can fail in larger floods.

πŸŒ€ Point Bars (Meander Bars)

  • Depositional features found on the inner curves of meandering rivers.
  • Form due to low water velocity at the inner bend of a river.
  • Composed of sand and gravel deposits.

πŸ“Œ Key Concepts

Feature Formation Process Composition Location
Floodplain Deposition by floodwaters Sand, silt, clay Adjacent to river
Natural Levee Sediment deposition during floods Coarse sediments Along riverbanks
Point Bar Deposition in meanders Sand & gravel Inner side of river bends






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🌊 Meanders: Key Points & Summary

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πŸ”Ή What are Meanders?

  • Meanders are loop-like bends in a river channel, commonly found in floodplains and delta plains.
  • They are not landforms but a channel pattern formed due to lateral erosion and deposition.

πŸ”Ή Causes of Meander Formation

Factor Explanation
1️⃣ Gentle Gradient Water moves slowly, working more on riverbanks than the riverbed.
2️⃣ Unconsolidated Alluvial Deposits Soft riverbanks are easily eroded, creating irregularities.
3️⃣ Coriolis Force Earth’s rotation deflects flowing water, affecting its path.

πŸ”Ή Features of a Meander

Feature Process Characteristics
Concave Bank (Cut Bank) Erosion dominates Steep slope due to strong water flow.
Convex Bank (Slip-off Slope) Deposition dominates Gentle slope due to slower water flow.
Oxbow Lake Meander cutoff Isolated water body left behind after river shortcut.

πŸ“Œ How Meanders Change Over Time?

1️⃣ River bends deepen and widen due to erosion on the outer bank and deposition on the inner bank.
2️⃣ Meanders become more exaggerated, forming deep loops.
3️⃣ If erosion continues, two bends meet, cutting off the loop.
4️⃣ The isolated meander turns into an oxbow lake.


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🌍 Groundwater and Landform Evolution

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Groundwater plays a crucial role in shaping the Earth's surface through erosion, deposition, and landform evolution. Below is a structured breakdown of its impact:

πŸ”Ή Groundwater Erosion & Deposition

Process Description
Solution (Chemical Weathering)

 Groundwater dissolves soluble rocks like limestone, forming karst landscapes.
Cavern Formation

 Underground water enlarges cracks, leading to caves & caverns.
Sinkholes

 Roof of an underground cave collapses, forming depressions on the surface.
Geysers & Hot Springs
Heated groundwater rises to the surface, depositing minerals like travertine.

πŸ”Ή Karst Landforms (Limestone Terrain Features)

Landform Formation Process Example
Sinkholes Collapsed surface due to dissolved limestone. Florida, USA
Caves & Caverns Underground spaces formed by limestone dissolution. Ajanta Caves, India
Stalactites Icicle-shaped deposits hanging from cave ceilings. Karst caves
Stalagmites Cone-shaped deposits rising from the cave floor. Borra Caves, India
Limestone Pavements Flat surfaces with deep cracks formed by water erosion. Yorkshire Dales, UK


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🌍 Karst Topography: Erosional & Depositional Landforms

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Karst landscapes form due to the chemical dissolution of limestone & dolomite by groundwater. These areas exhibit unique erosional and depositional features.

πŸ”Ή Erosional Landforms of Karst Topography

Landform Description Example
Sinkholes Circular depressions formed by the collapse of underground caves. Florida, USA
Swallow Holes Enlarged vertical openings where surface water disappears underground. Meghalaya, India
Limestone Pavements Flat limestone surfaces with deep cracks due to water erosion. Yorkshire Dales, UK
Caves & Caverns Underground spaces formed by limestone dissolution. Ajanta & Ellora Caves, India

πŸ”Ή Depositional Landforms of Karst Topography

Landform Description Example
Stalactites Icicle-shaped formations hanging from cave ceilings. Borra Caves, India
Stalagmites Cone-shaped deposits rising from cave floors. Carlsbad Caverns, USA
Pillars (Columns) Formed when stalactites & stalagmites join together. Mammoth Cave, USA
Travertine Deposits Layered mineral deposits from mineral-rich springs. Pamukkale, Turkey



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🌍 Dolines: Karst Depressions

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Dolines are circular to oval-shaped depressions found in karst topography, formed due to the dissolution or collapse of limestone by groundwater. They are the most common karst landform.

πŸ”Ή Types of Dolines & Their Formation

Type of Doline Formation Process Description
Solution Doline 🏞️
Chemical weathering
          Gradual dissolution of limestone by acidic water.
Collapse Doline πŸ’₯

 Cave roof collapse

           Sudden sinking due to underground cave collapse.
Alluvial Doline 🌊

 Sediment-filled

       Filled with soil & debris, hiding the original depression
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Suffosion Doline ⏳
Subsurface erosion
Fine particles are washed away, creating a depression.
Uvala πŸ”️

 Coalescing dolines

 Several dolines merge to form a large irregular depression.

πŸ“Œ Example Locations

✅ The Dinaric Alps (Balkans) – Classic Karst Dolines
✅ Florida, USA – Sinkhole-prone dolines
✅ Maharashtra, India – Karst landforms in Sahyadri

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πŸ•³️ Caves & Their Formation in Karst Topography

Caves are natural underground voids formed by dissolution of limestone or dolomite due to groundwater action. They often contain underground streams and can have multiple chambers.

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πŸ”Ή Cave Formation Process

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1️⃣ Water percolates through cracks, joints, and bedding planes.
2️⃣ Chemical erosion dissolves limestone along these weak points.
3️⃣ Cavities enlarge over time, forming tunnels and chambers.
4️⃣ Cave streams continue shaping the cave interior.

πŸ”Ή Types of Caves

Type Formation Process Description
Solution Caves 🌊 Dissolution of limestone Formed by water eroding soluble rock over time.
Tunnels πŸš‡ Cave with openings on both ends A passage-like cave allowing water/air to flow through.
Maze Caves πŸŒ€ Network of caves at different levels Formed due to complex water movement underground.

πŸ“Œ Key Features

✅ Stalactites – Hanging mineral deposits from the cave ceiling.
✅ Stalagmites – Mineral formations rising from the floor.
✅ Underground Streams – Water flowing within the cave system.

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πŸ“ Summary: Depositional Forms in Limestone Caves

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πŸ”Ή Formation Process:

  • Limestone (Calcium Carbonate) dissolves in carbonated water (rainwater with CO₂).
  • When water evaporates or loses CO₂, calcium carbonate is redeposited, forming cave structures.

πŸ”Ή Key Features:
✅ Stalactites – Hang from the ceiling.
✅ Stalagmites – Rise from the floor.
✅ Pillars/Columns – Form when stalactites & stalagmites join.
✅ Flowstones – Sheet-like deposits on walls & floors.

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Summary of Glaciers and Coastal Landforms

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Glaciers ❄️

  • Types of Glaciers:
    • Continental & Piedmont Glaciers: Large sheets covering land.
    • Mountain & Valley Glaciers: Flow down slopes through valleys.
  • Movement of Glaciers:
    • Very slow, from a few cm to meters per day due to gravity.
    • Causes erosion through abrasion and plucking.
  • Erosional Landforms:
    • Cirques: Bowl-shaped valleys where glaciers originate; may form lakes (Tarn Lakes).
    • Horns & Serrated Ridges: Sharp peaks (e.g., Matterhorn, Everest) formed by headward erosion of cirques.
    • Glacial Valleys: U-shaped valleys with steep sides.




  • Depositional Landforms:
    • Moraines: Ridges of debris left by glaciers (terminal, lateral, medial).
    • Eskers: Sinuous ridges formed by meltwater streams beneath glaciers.
    • Outwash Plains: Flat areas formed by meltwater deposits.
    • Drumlins: Oval-shaped hills formed under glaciers, indicating movement direction.





drumlins figure ;;;

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Coastal Landforms 🌊

  • Types of Coasts:
    • High Rocky Coasts (Erosional): Cliffs, fjords, wave-cut platforms.
    • Low Sedimentary Coasts (Depositional): Beaches, dunes, lagoons, deltas.
  • Erosional Features:
    • Cliffs & Wave-cut Terraces: Formed by wave action eroding rock.
    • Sea Stacks: Isolated rock remnants of eroded cliffs.
  • Depositional Features:
    • Beaches & Dunes: Formed by sand deposition; temporary in nature.
    • Barrier Bars & Spits: Long ridges of sand parallel to the coast.
    • Lagoons: Water bodies formed behind spits and barrier bars.

✅ Key Takeaway: Glaciers shape landscapes through erosion and deposition, while coastal areas evolve through the action of waves, tides, and sediment deposition. 🌍


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Cirque - Summary πŸ”️




  • Common landform in glaciated mountains.
  • Found at heads of glacial valleys.
  • Formed by accumulated ice cutting into mountains.
  • Deep, long, and wide basins with steep walls.
  • After glacier melts, cirque (tarn) lakes may form.
  • Multiple cirques can appear in a stepped sequence.


Horns and Serrated Ridges - Summary ⛰️

Serrated ridges, also known as arΓͺte ridges, are steep, jagged ridges that form between cirques. They are a type of glacial erosional landform. 
How are serrated ridges formed?
  • Multiple glaciers erode a mountain from different sides, creating sharp, pointed peaks called horns. 
  • The glaciers erode parallel valleys on opposite sides of a ridge. 
  • Over time, the erosion process sharpens the edge of the ridge, forming an arΓͺte. 

  • Horns form due to headward erosion of cirque walls.
  • When three or more glaciers erode headward, a sharp, steep-sided peak (horn) forms.
  • Serrated ridges (arΓͺtes) develop as cirque walls erode, creating narrow, saw-toothed ridges.
  • Famous examples:
    • Matterhorn (Alps) πŸ”️
    • Mount Everest (Himalayas) πŸ”️

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Glacial Landforms: Trunk Valley, Truncated Spur, Hanging Valley & Moraine πŸ”️❄️

1️⃣ Trunk Valley

  • Definition: A large, main glacial valley that collects ice and meltwater from smaller tributary valleys.
  • Characteristics:
    • U-shaped cross-section due to glacial erosion.
    • Deeper and wider than tributary valleys.
    • Can contain glacial lakes or outwash plains.

2️⃣ Truncated Spur

  • Definition: Former river valley spurs that have been cut off (truncated) by glacial erosion.
  • Characteristics:
    • Steep, cliff-like edges where glaciers eroded interlocking spurs.
    • Often found along the sides of a U-shaped glacial valley.
    • Gives valleys a straightened appearance.

3️⃣ Hanging Valley

  • Definition: A smaller tributary valley that is left elevated above the main glacial valley.
  • Formation:
    • The main glacier erodes deeper than the tributary glaciers.
    • After glacial retreat, the tributary valley is left "hanging" above the trunk valley.
  • Examples: Often leads to waterfalls where streams drop into the main valley (e.g., Yosemite Falls, USA).

4️⃣ Moraine

  • Definition: Accumulated debris (glacial till) left behind by a moving glacier.
  • Types of Moraines:
    Type Location Description
    Lateral Moraine Along valley sides Parallel ridges of debris
    Medial Moraine Center of valley Formed by merging lateral moraines
    Terminal Moraine End of glacier Marks glacier's furthest advance
    Ground Moraine Beneath glacier Irregular till deposits

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Differences Between Glacial Valleys and River Valleys πŸ”️🌊

Feature Glacial Valleys πŸ”️ River Valleys 🌊
Shape U-shaped (broad & steep) V-shaped (narrow & deep)
Formation Carved by glaciers Carved by flowing rivers
Erosion Process Abrasion & plucking by ice Hydraulic action & sediment erosion
Valley Floor Wide, flat, may have moraines/lakes Narrow, with riverbed
Side Walls Steep & smooth Sloping, sometimes steep
Hanging Valleys Common, formed by tributary glaciers Rare, found at waterfalls
Deposits Moraines (till, debris) Alluvial deposits (sand, silt, pebbles)
Examples Fjords (Norway), Yosemite Valley (USA) Grand Canyon (USA), Ganges Valley (India)

πŸ”Ή Glacial valleys are formed by slow-moving ice, while river valleys result from continuous water erosion.

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Fjords (Fiords) πŸŒŠπŸ”️



Definition:

A fjord is a deep, narrow, and elongated sea inlet with steep cliffs or slopes, created by glacial erosion. It is a submerged glacial valley filled with seawater after the glacier retreats.

πŸ”Ή Formation Process:

  1. Glacial Erosion – A glacier carves a deep U-shaped valley.
  2. Sea Level Rise – As the glacier melts, seawater floods the valley.
  3. Steep Cliffs – The valley walls remain steep due to glacial scouring.

πŸ”Ή Characteristics:
✅ U-shaped valley with steep sides
✅ Deep waters, often much deeper than nearby seas
✅ Narrow entrance, widening inland
✅ Common in high-latitude coastal regions

πŸ”Ή Examples of Famous Fjords:

Fjord Location
Sognefjord Norway πŸ‡³πŸ‡΄
Milford Sound New Zealand πŸ‡³πŸ‡Ώ
Scoresby Sund Greenland πŸ‡¬πŸ‡±
Misty Fjords Alaska, USA πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ
Lysefjord Norway πŸ‡³πŸ‡΄

πŸ”Ή Significance:
🌿 Rich in biodiversity (marine life, birds)
⛵ Popular for tourism (cruises, kayaking)
⚡ Important for fishing & hydropower

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Glacial Till & Outwash Deposits πŸ”️

1️⃣ Glacial Till

πŸ”Ή Definition:
Unsorted coarse and fine rock debris deposited directly by melting glaciers.



πŸ”Ή Characteristics:
✅ Unassorted & Unstratified (mixed sizes of rock fragments)
✅ Angular to sub-angular rock fragments
✅ Directly deposited by glaciers without water transport

2️⃣ Outwash Deposits

πŸ”Ή Definition:
Sorted and stratified sediments deposited by meltwater streams from glaciers.



πŸ”Ή Characteristics:
✅ Assorted & Stratified (layered by water flow)
✅ Rounded rock fragments (due to water transport)
✅ Deposited by glacio-fluvial processes (glacier + meltwater)

Feature Glacial Till πŸ”️ Outwash Deposits 🌊
Sorting Unsorted Sorted (layered)
Shape Angular fragments Rounded fragments
Deposition By melting glacier By meltwater streams
Stratification No layering Layered deposits

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                                        fig: outwash deposits (roughly stratified and sorted ) 



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Moraines: Glacial Depositional Landforms πŸ”️

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πŸ”Ή Definition









Moraines are long ridges of glacial till (unsorted debris) deposited by glaciers.


πŸ”Ή Types of Moraines

Type πŸ”️ Location πŸ“ Formation Process 🏞️
Terminal Moraine     End (toe) of the glacier     debris deposited as glacier melts & retreats
Lateral Moraine    
Along the sides of glacial valleys

    
    Glacial debris pushed to sides
Medial Moraine

 Centre of glacial valley

     Formed when two lateral moraines merge
Ground Moraine Valley floor    
Uneven till deposits left by retreating glaciers

πŸ”Ή Key Features

✅ Horse-shoe shaped ridges (formed by lateral + terminal moraines)
✅ Varying thickness & surface topography (especially ground moraines)
✅ Medial moraines may merge with ground moraines and become indistinguishable

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Eskers - Summary πŸ”️

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πŸ”Ή Formation:

  • When glaciers melt, water flows on, along, or under the ice.
  • These meltwater streams carry and deposit debris beneath the glacier.

πŸ”Ή Characteristics:

  • Long, winding, sinuous ridges of sand, gravel, and rock.
  • Formed by sediments left behind when the glacier melts.
  • Found in glaciated regions.

πŸ”Ή Example:

  • Eskers can be seen in Canada, Scandinavia, and parts of the USA.

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Ridge - Summary ⛰️

πŸ”Ή Definition:

  • A long, narrow elevated landform with steep sides.
  • Can be formed by tectonic forces, erosion, or glacial activity.

πŸ”Ή Types of Ridges:

  1. Mountain Ridges – Created by tectonic plate movements (e.g., Himalayas).
  2. Oceanic Ridges – Underwater mountain chains formed by seafloor spreading (e.g., Mid-Atlantic Ridge).
  3. Glacial Ridges – Formed by glacial erosion (e.g., ArΓͺtes).
  4. Moraine Ridges – Made up of glacial debris.

πŸ”Ή Examples:

  • Western Ghats (India) – Example of an erosional ridge.
  • ArΓͺtes in the Alps – Formed by glacial erosion.

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Difference Between River Alluvial Plains & Glacial Outwash Plains πŸŒŠπŸ”️

Feature River Alluvial Plains 🌊 Glacial Outwash Plains ❄️
Formation Formed by rivers depositing sediments over time. Formed by glacial meltwater carrying and depositing sediments.
Sediment Type Finer sediments like silt, clay, and sand.
Coarser sediments like gravel, sand, and silt.
Sorting
Well-sorted and stratified due to water action.		 Less sorted, often mixed sizes of deposits.


Topography
Generally flat and fertile land.
can be uneven and rocky.
Location Found in river basins and deltas. Found near glacial mountains or at the edge of ice sheets.


Examples



 Indo-Gangetic Plain (India), Mississippi Alluvial Plain (USA). Sandur plains of Iceland, parts of Canada & Northern Europe.


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Drumlins πŸ”️

πŸ”Ή Definition: Drumlins are smooth, elongated, oval-shaped hills made of glacial till, formed beneath moving glaciers.





Formation Process πŸŒ€

  1. Glacier Movement:
    • As glaciers advance, they shape and mold loose sediments beneath them.
  2. Deposition of Till:
    • The glacier deposits unsorted debris (till) while moving.
  3. Shaping by Ice Flow:
    • The ice stream sculpts the deposited material into streamlined, teardrop-shaped hills.
  4. Retreating Glacier:
    • When glaciers melt, the drumlins remain as landforms.

Characteristics 🏞️

Feature Description
Shape

                              Elongated, oval, or teardrop-shaped
Size                           Few meters to 50m high and hundreds of meters long
Orientation                          

                                   The steep side (stoss end) faces the glacier’s direction, while the                                         gentler slope (lee side) points in the direction of ice movement
Composition                                           Made of glacial till, sand, gravel, and clay

Examples 🌍

✅ Bunker Hill (USA)
✅ Drumlin Field in Ireland
✅ Wisconsin (USA)


Stoss and Tail in Glacial Landforms πŸ”️

1️⃣ Stoss End (Upstream Side)

  • Definition: The steeper, blunt side of a landform that faces the direction from which the glacier advanced.
  • Characteristics:
    • Glacier erodes and compresses this side.
    • Often made of solid bedrock.
    • Abrasion and plucking occur due to ice movement.

2️⃣ Tail (Lee Side / Downstream Side)

  • Definition: The gentler, elongated slope opposite to the glacier's movement direction.
  • Characteristics:
    • Formed by deposition of glacial till.
    • Smooth and sloping due to glacial transport.
    • Can extend into a long, tapered feature.

Example: Roches MoutonnΓ©es & Drumlins

Feature Stoss End (Upstream) ⛰️ Tail (Downstream) πŸŒ„
Drumlins Steep, rounded Gently sloping, elongated
Roches MoutonnΓ©es Abraded, polished by ice Rough, plucked by glacier


























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