The Great Rift Valley in Africa is ______ long.

6,000 km

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6,900 km

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9,600 km

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9,000 km

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Solution

The correct option is B 6,900 km
A flat-bottomed valley formed by the sinking of the land between two normal faults or deep slopes is called Rift Valley. The rift valley of Africa is 6,900 km long and therefore, is known as the Great Rift Valley. It is Y-shaped and is one of the most striking and distinct topographical features of Africa.

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