Alluvial fans are usually characterized by ???______ soils.
A)sandy and gravelly
B)clay textured
C)poorly drained
D)nearly level

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Alluvial fans are created by the deposition of sediment carried by a stream or river when it abruptly loses velocity and begins to spread out in a fan shape. These sediments are usually coarse, such as gravel and sand, which result in soils that are well-draining but often low in nutrients. Therefore, sandy and gravelly soils are the most common characteristic of alluvial fans.

Alluvial Fans Are Usually Characterized by ???______ Soils