Which of the Following Is True of Alluvial Fans

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of alluvial fans?

• A)they are poor sources of groundwater.
• B)they frequently occur in eastern North America.
• C)the largest sized sediment is found near the top of the fan,and the smallest near the bottom.
• D)they are erosional features.
• E)they develop because of the continuous flow of stream water over their surface.

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Definitions:

Large Intestine

In vertebrates, the portion of the digestive tract that follows the small intestine. In humans, consists of the cecum, colon, rectum, and anal canal.

Duodenum

First part of the small intestine, where chyme enters from the stomach.

Peptidases

Enzymes that break down peptides into amino acids by cleaving the peptide bonds between amino acids.

Small Intestine

In vertebrates, the portion of the digestive tract that precedes the large intestine. In humans, consists of the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum.