Examine the aerial photograph of Death Valley, California, part of the Basin and Range province. Note that the western side of Death Valley, up against the Panamint Range, features a well-developed bajada, while the east side of the valley, up against the Amargosa Range, shows only a few isolated alluvial fans. Suggest an explanation for this asymmetry, and how you would test your hypothesis with an investigation on the ground.

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Examine the aerial photograph of Death Valley, California, part of the Basin and Range province. Note that the western side of Death Valley, up against the Panamint Range, features a well-developed bajada, while the east side of the valley, up against the Amargosa Range, shows only a few isolated alluvial fans. Suggest an explanation for this asymmetry, and how you would test your hypothesis with an investigation on the ground.

Examine the Aerial Photograph of Death Valley, California, Part of the Basin