Did You Know?

Some valleys can be very deep!

How Valleys Form

Water can wash away dirt and rock.

Valleys and Ice

Big ice can shape valleys too.

What Valleys Do

Valleys hold water and help plants.

They can be homes for animals.

People can hike in valleys.

Valleys can be very pretty to see.

They can have cool rocks and plants.

Valleys can be fun to explore!

More About Valleys

Valleys have been here for a long time. They change as water and ice move. Some valleys are very old and big. Others are small and new.

Valleys help us by giving water to plants. They also make nice places for picnics. People love to go to valleys for fun.

One day, valleys may change more. They can grow or get smaller. Valleys are always changing with time!

How Topics Connect

graph TD A["Valley Formation"] --> B["Erosion by Rivers/Streams"] A["Valley Formation"] --> C["Erosion by Glacial Ice"] B["Erosion by Rivers/Streams"] --> D["Long Period of Erosion"] C["Erosion by Glacial Ice"] --> E["Presence in High Mountains"] C["Erosion by Glacial Ice"] --> F["Presence in Polar Areas"]

What Do These Words Mean?

valley:A low area of land between hills or mountains.
elongated:Stretched out or longer than usual.
erosion:The process of wearing away land or rocks.
glacial ice:Ice that comes from glaciers, which are large masses of ice.
polar areas:Regions near the North or South Pole, where it is very cold.