What is the main difference between a ria coast and a fjord coast?
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Correct answer: A ria is a drowned river valley while a fjord is a drowned glacial valley
A ria coast develops when the sea floods a former river valley, producing an irregular, branching inlet. A fjord coast develops when the sea floods a glacially carved U-shaped valley; fjords commonly have very steep sides and great depth. Thus option A correctly identifies the controlling agents and valley types, while the other options confuse these coasts with aeolian, deltaic, or karst features.
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A ria is a drowned river valley while a fjord is a drowned glacial valley
Why is this the correct answer?
A ria coast develops when the sea floods a former river valley, producing an irregular, branching inlet. A fjord coast develops when the sea floods a glacially carved U-shaped valley; fjords commonly have very steep sides and great depth. Thus option A correctly identifies the controlling agents and valley types, while the other options confuse these coasts with aeolian, deltaic, or karst features.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Accountancy question. Chapter: Bank Reconciliation Statement. Topic: Reconciling cash book and passbook differences.
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