The sideways erosion which widens the river valley called? (1) Lateral Corrosion (2) Vertical Corrosion (3) Side Corrosion (4) Mean Corrosion

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(1) Lateral Corrosion Explanation: Sideways form of erosion is called lateral erosion. In lateral erosion, the river erodes away at its banks and widens the river channel. Together, vertical and lateral erosion create the distinctive V-shaped valley that is found in rivers in their upper course.

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