The ________ zone at the base of desert mountain ranges is one of the most prominent areas of active fluvial deposition.

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The piedmont zone is a transition zone between the mountains and the desert plain. This zone is characterized by active fluvial deposition, meaning that sediments are constantly being deposited by flowing water. The other options, such as gibber, wadi, deflation, and playa, may also be associated with desert landscapes, but they are not specifically related to areas of active fluvial deposition at the base of desert mountain ranges.

The ________ Zone at the Base of Desert Mountain Ranges