Alluvial fans accumulate in deserts at the mouth of ________

Name: Alluvial fans accumulate in deserts at the mouth of ________
Brand: Quizplus
Rating: 4.9 (46 reviews)

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Alluvial fans form at the mouth of canyons where there is a sudden drop in elevation and a decrease in gradient, causing sediment to be deposited. Sand dunes, playas, and talus slopes do not have the same characteristics as canyons and therefore do not lead to the formation of alluvial fans.

Alluvial Fans Accumulate in Deserts at the Mouth of ________