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Erosion and Deposition — Unit test

Question 6 • RMA FL-2001310-Earth/Space Science Semester 2

Which feature is created by deposition from rivers?

Answer
A
rills
B
meanders
C
alluvial fans
D
gullies

Explanation

Rivers deposit sediment when their flow slows, often where they leave steep mountains and spread onto flatter land. The sediment builds up in a fan-shaped landform called an alluvial fan. Rills and gullies are formed by erosion, while meanders are bends in a river channel.

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