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Waterfalls are:

A
where the river breaks through at a cutoff
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None of the above
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generated by abrupt interruptions in the rivers' longitudinal courses
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developed through vertical erosion leading to valley deepening
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Solution

The correct option is C generated by abrupt interruptions in the rivers' longitudinal courses
Waterfalls are caused because of sudden breaks in the longitudinal course of the rivers.​
Waterfalls and rapids are often found in valleys where downcutting is prominent.​

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