Multiple choice

Which one of the following is a third-order relief?

  1. Abyssal

  2. Cliffs

  3. Plateau

  4. Trench

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B Correct answer
Explanation

First-order relief features are continents and ocean basins, while second-order features include mountains and plateaus. Third-order relief features are small-scale landforms like cliffs, valleys, and dunes that are carved into larger features by erosion and deposition.