A(n)________ consists of sand and gravel deposited by ephemeral distributary channels that occur where a gully or a canyon discharges from its mouth.

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The deposition of sand and gravel due to distributary channels is characteristic of alluvial fans. The other options do not describe this specific feature. Ventifact refers to rocks shaped by wind erosion, wadi is a dry riverbed that only has water during rainfall, and yardang refers to wind-eroded ridges in desert regions.

A(n)________ Consists of Sand and Gravel Deposited by Ephemeral Distributary