UI Post-UTME Geography 2024 (Model questions) Question 4

Question 4

Earth Movements and Vulcanicity

Which of these best describes a rift valley?

  1. A.A deep valley formed by the erosion of glaciers
  2. B.a lowland formed between two parallel faults
  3. C.a depression found along river deltas
  4. D.a basin created by wind deflation
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (a lowland formed between two parallel faults)

Explanation

A rift valley forms when land between two parallel faults sinks.