Rift Valley (Noun)
Meaning
A valley with steep sides; formed by a rift in the earth's crust.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- The geologists spent months studying the unique rock formations in the rift valley, hoping to uncover its secrets.
- As we descended into the rift valley, the temperature rose significantly, and the vegetation changed dramatically.
- The team trekked for hours to reach the base of the rift valley, where they discovered ancient fossils and artifacts.
- From the rim of the rift valley, we gazed out at the seemingly endless expanse of cracked earth and rock formations.
- In this part of the continent, the landscape is dominated by the Great Rift Valley, which stretches thousands of miles from north to south.