When almost all the elevated portions are worn down by river erosion reducing an area to almost a plain region, it is termed as
A. Fanplain
B. Panplain
C. Pediplain
D. Peneplain
Answer: Option D
Solution(By Examveda Team)
When almost all the elevated portions are worn down by river erosion reducing an area to almost a plain region, it is termed as Peneplain. Peneplain is a region that is almost a plain. It is formed due to erosion by rivers and rain, that continues until almost all the elevated portions are worn down; the most resistant rocks generally stand above the general level of the land.Related Questions on Lithosphere
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