Cone-shaped deposits of sediment often found at mouth of canyons in arid and semiarid climates are called
A) deposition.
B) deltas.
C) alluvial fans.
D) clastics.

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Alluvial fans are cone-shaped deposits of sediment that are often found at the mouth of canyons in arid and semiarid climates. These fans are created by the deposition of sediment that is transported by water and wind. The sediment accumulates at the base of the canyon and forms a cone-shaped deposit that is wider at the bottom than at the top.

Cone-Shaped Deposits of Sediment Often Found at Mouth of Canyons