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 C
Solution(By Examveda Team)
Formation of a rift valley is due to the subsidence of the floor of a river valley.Related Questions on Lithosphere
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