Asked by Dylan Gauthier on Apr 27, 2024
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Which of the following is true about a feature that develops in desert landscapes?
A) an alluvial fan forms where a river terrace steepens toward the channel
B) a desert wash typically has some water throughout the year
C) a playa is a gently sloping erosion surface
D) desert pavement takes thousands of years to develop
E) none of these
Alluvial Fan
A conical-shaped deposit of sediment, typically found at the base of mountain ranges, created as flowing water loses energy and drops its load of solids.
Desert Wash
Dry streambeds in desert environments that temporarily fill with water during rainstorms.
Playa
A flat-bottomed desert basin that temporarily becomes a lake after heavy rain but reverts to a dry lakebed as the water evaporates.
- Detect and explain the various aspects of desert landscapes and how they come to be formed.
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Zybrea KnightMay 02, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Desert pavement is a natural surface covering of closely packed, interlocking angular or rounded rock fragments of pebble and cobble size. It indeed takes thousands of years to develop as wind and water remove finer particles, leaving behind a layer of larger rocks. This process, known as deflation, gradually uncovers and polishes the surface stones, creating the desert pavement.
Learning Objectives
- Detect and explain the various aspects of desert landscapes and how they come to be formed.