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Question : The sideways erosion that widens the river valley is called

Option 1: lateral erosion

Option 2: vertical erosion

Option 3: side erosion

Option 4: mean erosion


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Correct Answer: lateral erosion


Solution : The answer is lateral erosion.

The river becomes more profound due to vertical erosion, while lateral erosion erodes the banks and forms a cliff. In lateral erosion, the river erodes its banks and widens the river channel. It is also known as sideways erosion. A V-shaped river valley may be found in the upper course of the river, formed by both vertical and lateral erosion combined.

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