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Geological Engineering · Q40

Geomorphology and Surface Processes

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 40

Q40

Which of the following landforms indicates recent tectonic uplift?

A.
River terraces
Answer
B.
Meander
C.
Delta
D.
Alluvial fan

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
River terraces are step-like surfaces on valley sides formed by downcutting due to uplift or a fall in base level.They indicate past river floodplains.