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What is the term for the fan shaped feature composed of sand and gravel that is formed where a stream emerges from a mountain valley into a plain?
an alluvial fan
What is a narrow valley called that has 4 letters?
A narrow valley with 4 letters is called a "rift."
What is an example of an alluvial fan?
A good example would be the ones in Death Valley, California. An alluvial fan is basically a fan-like structure formed from the mouth of a flattened and spread out stream (it looks like a fan).
What is a deep narrow valley with steep edges?
A deep valley with steep sides would be called a gorge or canyon.
What is defined as narrow as deep valleys?
A narrow valley is a V-shaped valley, or river valley. A narrow valley has steep sloped sides that look like the letter V. They are formed by a strong stream.
How does alluvial fan formes?
Alluvial FansWhere a stream flows out of a steep, narrow mountain valley, the stream suddenly becomes wider and shallower. The water slows down, Here sediments are deposited in an alluvial fan. An alluvial fan is a wide, sloping deposit of sediment formed where a stream leaves a mountain range. As its name suggests, this deposit is shaped like a fan.
When a river flows out of a steep narrow mountain valley an alluvial fan forms because..?
The river spreads and becomes shallower and the flow velocity decreases meaning that it has less energy and so is unable to transport the larger clasts (pieces of rock) and so these settle out of the fluid to form an alluvial fan.
When a river flows out a steep narrow mountain valley an alluvial fan forms because?
The river spreads and becomes shallower and the flow velocity decreases meaning that it has less energy and so is unable to transport the larger clasts (pieces of rock) and so these settle out of the fluid to form an alluvial fan.
When a river flows out of a steep narrow mountain valley alluvial fan forms because?
The river spreads and becomes shallower and the flow velocity decreases meaning that it has less energy and so is unable to transport the larger clasts (pieces of rock) and so these settle out of the fluid to form an alluvial fan.
Where is an alluvial fan formed on dry land?
An alluvial fan is typically formed at the base of a mountain or hilly area where a river or stream exits a narrow canyon or valley, and the water carrying sediments spreads out onto a flatter, open area. The fan shape is created as the water slows down and deposits the sediment it was carrying.
What type of stream valley would form in a mountain area?
A narrow V-shaped valley.
What is an aluvial fan?
Alluvial FansWhere a stream flows out of a steep, narrow mountain valley, the stream suddenly becomes wider and shallower. The water slows down, Here sediments are deposited in an alluvial fan. An alluvial fan is a wide, sloping deposit of sediment formed where a stream leaves a mountain range. As its name suggests, this deposit is shaped like a fan.
When a river flows out of a steep narrow valley an alluvial fan forms because?
The river spreads and becomes shallower and the flow velocity decreases meaning that it has less energy and so is unable to transport the larger clasts (pieces of rock) and so these settle out of the fluid to form an alluvial fan.
What is the term for the fan shaped feature composed of sand and gravel that is formed where a stream emerges from a mountain valley into a plain?
an alluvial fan
Where are alluvial fans?
In Death Valley, CA
What is the Mid-Atlantic Ocean Ridge?
Undersea mountain range with a steep, narrow valley along its center.
Are alluvial soils found in Mississippi valley?
Yes, alluvial soils are found in the Mississippi Valley.
