Which mechanism primarily controls the orientation of cirque-formed valleys within a glaciated mountain range?

💡 Explanation

When solar insolation varies across slopes, differential melting occurs causing nivation because slope aspect affects the duration and intensity of sunlight exposure. Therefore the direction valleys point is determined by insolation influencing snow accumulation not other options since the snow accumulation depends on sunlight exposure controlling its direction.

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