Which of the Following Statements Best Characterizes Alluvial Fans

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best characterizes alluvial fans?

• A) They develop where a low- gradient stream leaves a wide valley and deposits in a canyon.
• B) They develop where a high- gradient stream leaves a narrow mountain valley and deposits on a flat area.
• C) They develop where a low- gradient tributary meets the main stream.
• D) They develop where a high- gradient tributary splits when it enters a flat area.

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Definitions:

Tracheids

Long, tapered cells found in the xylem of nearly all vascular plants, involved in water transport and structural support.

Rapid Physical Growth

A phase typically observed in the infant and adolescent stages where the body grows at an accelerated rate.

Inadequate Diet

A diet lacking in the necessary nutrients to maintain healthy bodily function.

Decreased Activity

A reduction in usual or normal physical movement or endeavors, which can be a symptom of underlying health issues or conditions.