Explain why you think the alluvial fans on the west side of Death Valley are larger than the alluvial fans on the east side of Death Valley.

What will be an ideal response?


Larger watersheds would produce larger fans.

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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What conditions determine the shape of an orogenic wedge?

What will be an ideal response?

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