Geography Lithosphere

Q. A landscape which is caused due to the fissure in the earth along which one side has moved down with reference to the other is known as?

A
V Shaped Valley
B
Rift Valley
C
U Shaped Valley
D
Hanging Valley

Correct Answer

Rift Valley

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