A rift valley is formed due to: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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A rift valley is formed due to:

A. Volcanism

B. Compression

C. Folding

D. Faulting

Answer: Option D

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Rift valleys form when a block of land sinks between parallel faults due to tensional forces.

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