A fan-shaped deposit formed where a river exits a mountain range is called?
A. Alluvial fan
B. Delta
C. Basin
D. Drumlin
Answer: Option A
Solution (By Examveda Team)
An alluvial fan forms where a river rapidly loses gradient and velocity, depositing sediments in a fan shape.This typically occurs at mountain fronts in arid or semi-arid areas.This Question Belongs to Geological Engineering >> Geomorphology And Surface Processes
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