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LOWLANDS
CONTENT
- Meaning of Lowland
- Types of Lowlands
- Mode of Formation
- Characteristics of the Types of Lowlands
- Importance of Lowland to Man
- Disadvantages of Lowland
Meaning of Lowland
Lowland are the areas that are below 300m above the sea level. There are three types of lowland, they are:Valleys, Coastal and Plains
Types of Lowlands
1. Valleys
A valley is a low land between two highlands. A valley that contains water is called a water valley while a valley without water is called a dry valley.
Mode of Formation
Valley may form when the enclosed block in between two faults subsides or the land on the either sides of the parallel faults rises. This type of valley is called rift valley or graben.
Characteristics of Valley
- There is a trough between two parallel faults.
- It has steep-sided walls.
- It also has flat bud at times irregular floor.
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Ahmad Ayinde
Maryam
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