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How are rift valleys formed?

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They are formed due to the collision of tectonic plates.
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They are formed due to the sinking of land between two river basins.
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They are formed due to the sinking of land between two normal faults or deep slopes.
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They are formed due to the collision of land between two normal faults.
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The correct option is C They are formed due to the sinking of land between two normal faults or deep slopes.
A flat-bottomed valley formed by the sinking of the land between two normal faults or deep slopes is called a rift valley. The rift valley of Africa is known as the Great Rift Valley. It is in Y-shaped and is one of the most striking and distinct topographical features of Africa.

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