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Explain the process of formation of waterfall. - Geography

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Explain the process of formation of waterfall.

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A waterfall forms when a river flows over alternating hard and soft rocks. The softer rock erodes faster, creating a steep drop. Water plunges down this drop, forming a vertical fall and a plunge pool at the base due to the gradient created by differential erosion of rocks.

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Chapter 9: Weathering and Denudation - SOLVE AND SCORE [Page 90]

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Rachna Sapra Geography [English] Class 9 ICSE
Chapter 9 Weathering and Denudation
SOLVE AND SCORE | Q D 7. (a) | Page 90
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