V Shaped Valley Cross Section — free printable diagram

Free geography resource for teachers · CC BY-NC 4.0

V Shaped Valley Cross Section

About this illustration

This is a detailed, labelled illustration of a mountain valley, depicting key geographical features. It concretely shows the 'Steep V-Side' of the mountains, the 'Interlocking Spurs' where the ridges meet, and the 'River at Base' winding through the valley floor. This diagram is designed to teach students about landforms and physical geography concepts, particularly focusing on the characteristics of river-carved valleys. It is suitable for classroom activities such as worksheets, educational slides, or label exercises, and features a clear, flat illustration style with defined outlines, ideal for K-12 education.

How to use

  1. 1Right-click the image and choose “Save image as”, or use the download button.
  2. 2Use it in your classroom worksheets, slides or printables — free under CC BY-NC 4.0.
  3. 3Attribute as “Image by Kuraplan” or link back to kuraplan.com. Not for commercial resale.

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