Question

The type of valley most common on Earth is __________

(a) Rain valleys

(b) Erosional valleys

(c) Wind valleys

(d) Tectonic valleys

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This interesting question is from Valleys in section Physiographic Features of Engineering Geology

Answer 1

Correct option is (b) Erosional valleys

To explain: The erosional valleys are the most common types of valleys on the Earth. Erosional valleys may be the result of the stream erosion and glacial erosion. They are accordingly named as River valleys and Glacial valleys.