A fjord is ________.
A)a stream valley deepened by glacial erosion, that floods as sea level rises
B)a glacier-cut valley that is dammed by an end moraine and a large lake is formed
C)a glacier-cut valley which sinks below sea level due to glacial rebound after the ice melts
D)a large, kettle-pocked moraine left as an island when sea level rises following melting of the ice

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A fjord is a stream valley that has been deepened and widened by glacial erosion. As sea level rises, the valley becomes flooded, creating a narrow inlet with steep cliffs on either side.

A Fjord Is ________