A large trunk glacier carves a deeper valley than smaller tributaries. After the glacier disappears the tributary valley remains as ________ high above the main valley.

A. a hanging valley
B. an arĂȘte
C. a roche moutonnée
D. a fiord
E. a cirque


Answer: A

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