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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 does deep-ocean basin consist of?

the deep ocean basin consist of the deepest part of the ocean . :)


What is the name of the long deep valleys that are formed by the movement of Earths crust?

rift 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....


Where are the rift valleys on earth?

The East African Rift Valley is a prominent example of rift valleys on Earth, running through countries like Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania. Another well-known rift valley is the Great Rift Valley in Asia, which extends from Syria to Mozambique. These rift valleys are formed by tectonic plate movements that create deep valleys and high mountains.


What is a large system of rift valleys and mountain ranges?

Rift-block mountain


What long deep valleys are formed by the movement of the earths crust?

rift valleys


Why do Lakes form on the floor of rift valleys?

lakes form on the floor of a rift valley


What forms during oceanic-subduction?

Rift valleys


What lake located in Great Rift Valleys called?

no