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Geological Engineering · Q36

Geomorphology and Surface Processes

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 36

Q36

A narrow, steep-sided coastal inlet formed by glacial erosion is called?

A.
Fjord
Answer
B.
Delta
C.
Lagoon
D.
Spit

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
A fjord is a deep, glacially carved coastal valley that has been flooded by the sea.It typically has steep walls and U-shaped cross-sections.