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Q: A landscape which is caused due to the fissure in the earth which one side has moved down with reference to the other is known as
  • A. Rift Valley
  • B. U Shaped Valley
  • C. V Shaped Valley
  • D. Hanging Valley
Correct Answer: Option A - Rift Valley is a kind of landscape formed due to fissure in the earth, or due to faulting and one segment or block of earth moves down in comparison to other. This also leads to the formation of lakes.
A. Rift Valley is a kind of landscape formed due to fissure in the earth, or due to faulting and one segment or block of earth moves down in comparison to other. This also leads to the formation of lakes.

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Rift Valley is a kind of landscape formed due to fissure in the earth, or due to faulting and one segment or block of earth moves down in comparison to other. This also leads to the formation of lakes.