| Consider the following statements: |
| 1. Alluvial fans and alluvial cones are formed by the depositional work of rivers at the foothill. |
| 2. Coalescing of a number of adjacent alluvial fans leads to formation of a flood plain. Which of the above statements is/are correct? |
A) 1 only
B) 2 only
C) Both 1 and 2
D) neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: A
Solution :
[a] In the course of time, a series of adjacent alluvial cones coalesce to form an extensive piedmont alluvial plain or bajada which may extend for several kilometres away from the mountain front.
You need to login to perform this action.
You will be redirected in
3 sec
