Question 27
Rivers and River LandformsWhich of the following conditions can produce a waterfall?
- A.A sharp break in the bed of a river.
- B.Elbow of capture of Young River.
- C.Backward erosion.
- D.Lateral erosion.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (A sharp break in the bed of a river.)
Explanation
A sudden drop in the river bed (e.g. hard rock over soft, or a fault) makes the water fall vertically.