Stream channels in dry lands that only carry water in response to infrequent rainfall or snowmelt events are called ________.
A)ephemeral
B)playas
C)rills
D)washboards

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Ephemeral streams only flow in response to infrequent events like rainfall and snowmelt. Playas are dry, flat basins in arid regions. Rills are small channels eroded by running water, and washboards are ridges and bumps in unpaved roads caused by repeated use.

Stream Channels in Dry Lands That Only Carry Water in Response