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Rift valleys are linear-shaped lowlands in between highlands or mountain ranges that were created by geologic rift or fault. Abyssal plains are underwater plains deep on the ocean floor between a mid-ocean ridge and the foot of a continental rise.
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How are valleys and abyssal plain alike?
Rift valleys are linear-shaped lowlands in between highlands or mountain ranges that were created by geologic rift or fault. Abyssal plains are underwater plains deep on the ocean floor between a mid-ocean ridge and the foot of a continental rise.
How are valleys and plains are alike?
Rift valleys are linear-shaped lowlands in between highlands or mountain ranges that were created by geologic rift or fault. Abyssal plains are underwater plains deep on the ocean floor between a mid-ocean ridge and the foot of a continental rise.
How do rift valleys form?
rift valleys form by tension stress
What is the name of the long deep valleys that are formed by the movement of Earths crust?
rift valleys
Are rift valleys made by convergent boundaries?
no rift valleys are formed on the divergent boundary.
What does deep-ocean basin consist of?
the deep ocean basin consist of the deepest part of the ocean . :)
What forms rift valleys and faul block mountains?
Rift valleys are where a continent is being pulled apart.
What are the four types of topography you would find along the Great Rift Valley?
The Great Rift Valley has several types of topography. Just a few of these types are mountains, Great Lakes, plains, and valleys.
How is the great rift valley like the grand canyon?
It's not. They are both valleys but were formed by distinctly different geological processes. They are alike you just gave the ans. they're both valleys....
Why do we have rift valleys?
Rift valleys appear at divergent tectonic plate boundaries. It is thought to be a process of inner earth heat
What do rift valleys tell us about the sea floor and continent plates?
Rift valleys tell us stuff about the sea floor.
What is a large system of rift valleys and mountain ranges?
Rift-block mountain
