Which of the following is false regarding alluvial fans?
A) They often serve as good sources of groundwater.
B) They frequently occur in the eastern U.S.
C) The largest sized sediment is found near the top of the fan, and the smallest near the bottom.
D) They are depositional features.

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Alluvial fans are typically found in arid or semiarid regions, and are not common in the eastern U.S. The other choices are true; alluvial fans are depositional features composed of sediment ranging in size from largest near the top to smallest near the bottom, and they often serve as good sources of groundwater.

Which of the Following Is False Regarding Alluvial Fans