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Geography GK · Q63

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Competitive Exams · Geography GK · question 63

Q63

The reason behind broadening the river valley is

A.
Corrosion
B.
Soil Erosion
Answer
C.
Attrition
D.
Hydraulic Action

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
The reason behind broadening the river valley is soil erosion. As the river water comes in contact with soil and rocks on its banks, it weathers up the material & after sometime this weathered up material is eroded away by same river water. Hence river valley is broadened.