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To differentiate: In between the features caused by stream erosion and glacial erosion. Introduction: Stream erosion takes place in three ways: hydraulic action, solution, and abrasion. The three main types of glacial erosion are: plucking, abrasion, and freeze thaw. Explanation: The differences between the features caused by stream erosion and glacial erosion are as follows: No. Characteristics Stream erosion Glacier erosion 1. Shape of valley V-shaped valleys are formed by stream erosion U-shaped valleys are formed by glacier erosion. 2. Effects Stream erosion forms different types of stream. Glacier erosion forms glacier lakes. 3. Results Stream erosion results in the formation of deltas and alluvial fans. Glacier erosion results in the formation of cirques and arêtes.

To differentiate: In between the features caused by stream erosion and glacial erosion. Introduction: Stream erosion takes place in three ways: hydraulic action, solution, and abrasion. The three main types of glacial erosion are: plucking, abrasion, and freeze thaw. Explanation: The differences between the features caused by stream erosion and glacial erosion are as follows: No. Characteristics Stream erosion Glacier erosion 1. Shape of valley V-shaped valleys are formed by stream erosion U-shaped valleys are formed by glacier erosion. 2. Effects Stream erosion forms different types of stream. Glacier erosion forms glacier lakes. 3. Results Stream erosion results in the formation of deltas and alluvial fans. Glacier erosion results in the formation of cirques and arêtes.

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