Question

Choose the correct statement which differentiates a valley from a basin.

• A. A basin is a depressed landform whereas a valley is an elevated landform.
• B. A valley is a depressed landform whereas a basin is an elevated landform.
• C. A basin is formed between mountains and hills whereas a valley is formed between other elevated landforms.
• D. A valley is formed between mountains and hills whereas a basin is formed between other elevated landforms.

Answer 1

The correct option is D A valley is formed between mountains and hills whereas a basin is formed between other elevated landforms.

A valley is a depression on the Earth's surface surrounded by mountains and hills. A basin is also a depression on the Earth's surface but is surrounded by elevated landforms other than mountains and hills.