What is the geomorphological term for a steep slope or small cliff at the edge of a terrace or plateau?
A. Bluff
B. Escarpment
C. Drumlin
D. Alluvial fan
Answer: Option B
Solution (By Examveda Team)
An escarpment is a steep slope or long cliff formed by erosion or faulting separating two relatively level areas.Common in tectonic and sedimentary settings.This Question Belongs to Geological Engineering >> Geomorphology And Surface Processes
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