Discussion :: Lithosphere
- Formation of a rift valley is due to ________
A.
The formation of fold mountains |
B.
The forces of tension in the earth's crust |
C.
The subsidence of the floor of a river valley |
D.
The over-deepening of a valley by ice action |
Answer : Option B
Explanation :
Formation of a rift valley is due to the forces of tension in the earth's crust. A rift valley is a lowland region that forms where Earth’s tectonic plates move apart, or rift.
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