Valleys

A valley is an area of low land formed between hills and mountains.

There are two types of valleys.

There are V-shaped valleys and U-shaped valleys.

V-shaped valleys were carved out of hills and mountains by erosion.

U-shaped valleys were formed by glaciers.

The bottom of the valley is called the "floor."

The sides of the valleys are called walls or slopes.

The flat land in the valleys are fertile and have a good water supply.

The climate in a valley is also warmer than surrounding areas.