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Question by  beatification (60)

What are the defining characteristics of a fjord?

 
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Answer by  jclick (1561)

According to Webster's Dictionary, a fjord is "a narrow inlet of the sea between cliffs or steep slopes." I would add that it is formed through glacial activitiy.

 
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Answer by  Bardzot (64)

A fjord is a long, narrow, and deep inlet created by glacier movement. The sides of a fjord are typically very steep.

 
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