rift valley
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
A long, low valley formed where the Earth's crust is being pulled apart along a fault line.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The Great _____ stretches for thousands of kilometers across East Africa."
Answer: rift valley
In your own words, what does "rift valley" mean?
A long, low valley formed where the Earth's crust is being pulled apart along a fault line.
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