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Geography GK · Q141

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Competitive Exams · Geography GK · question 141

Q141

When almost all the elevated portions are worn down by river erosion reducing an area to almost a plain region, it is termed as

A.
Fanplain
B.
Panplain
C.
Pediplain
D.
Peneplain
Answer

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
When almost all the elevated portions are worn down by river erosion reducing an area to almost a plain region, it is termed as Peneplain. Peneplain is a region that is almost a plain. It is formed due to erosion by rivers and rain, that continues until almost all the elevated portions are worn down; the most resistant rocks generally stand above the general level of the land.