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Which of the following landforms is formed in the upper course of the river?

A
Estuary
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Delta
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C
Alluvial fans
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D
Waterfalls
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Solution

The correct option is D Waterfalls
In the upper course of a river gradients are steep and river channels are narrow. Vertical erosion is greatest in the upper course of a river. As the result of this typical features include steep valley sides, interlocking spurs, rapids, gorges and waterfalls.

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