Q. Consider the following statements:
1.Fjords are long, narrow inlets with steep sides or cliffs, created by the process of glacial erosion.
2.Seiche is a large oceanic wave generated by underwater volcanic activity.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation –
Statement 1 is correct. Fjords are formed by glacial erosion, where glaciers carve out deep U-shaped valleys that are later flooded by seawater once the glaciers retreat.
Statement 2 is incorrect. A seiche is a standing wave that occurs in an enclosed or partially enclosed body of water, such as lakes, bays, or fjords. It is caused by factors like atmospheric pressure changes, seismic activity (such as earthquakes), or tsunamis.
Source: The Hindu
