A Characteristic Cone-Shaped Depositional Feature in the Desert That Usually

question 53

Multiple Choice

A characteristic cone-shaped depositional feature in the desert that usually forms at the mouth of a canyon is known as a(n)

• A)bajada.
• B)playa.
• C)bolson.
• D)alluvial fan.
• E)wadi.

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Definitions:

Comparative Advantage

An economic principle that refers to the ability of an entity to produce goods or services at a lower opportunity cost than others, leading to more efficient trade.

Geegaws

Small, showy trinkets or novelty items.

Doodads

Informal term for small gadgets or devices, often novel or unnecessary; not a standard economic term.

Pareto Optimal

An economic state where resources are allocated in such a way that it is impossible to make any one individual better off without making at least one individual worse off.