Q11
A fan-shaped deposit formed where a river exits a mountain range is called?
A.
Alluvial fan
AnswerB.
Delta
C.
Basin
D.
Drumlin
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
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.