An erosional bedrock surface of low relief that slopes gently away from a mountain base is a(n):
A) alluvium.
B) bajada.
C) playa.
D) plain.
E) pediment.

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Pediments are gently sloping or nearly flat bedrock surfaces that are found at the base of mountains. They are formed by the erosion of overlying sediments and the gradual retreat of the mountain front, exposing the underlying bedrock.

An Erosional Bedrock Surface of Low Relief That Slopes Gently