Which of the Following Is False Regarding Alluvial Fans

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is false regarding alluvial fans?

• A) They often serve as good sources of groundwater.
• B) They frequently occur in the eastern U.S.
• C) The largest sized sediment is found near the top of the fan, and the smallest near the bottom.
• D) They are depositional features.

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