What is a plain of sand and gravel deposited by glacial meltwater called?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Outwash plain
An outwash plain is a broad, gently sloping area built from sand, gravel and other sediments carried away from a glacier by meltwater streams. The deposits are therefore glaciofluvial, meaning they are produced by both ice-related meltwater and flowing water. Option A is correct. An oxbow lake is fluvial, a sea arch is coastal erosion, and loess is wind-blown silt.
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Outwash plain
Why is this the correct answer?
An outwash plain is a broad, gently sloping area built from sand, gravel and other sediments carried away from a glacier by meltwater streams. The deposits are therefore glaciofluvial, meaning they are produced by both ice-related meltwater and flowing water. Option A is correct. An oxbow lake is fluvial, a sea arch is coastal erosion, and loess is wind-blown silt.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Accountancy question. Chapter: Bank Reconciliation Statement. Topic: Reconciling cash book and passbook differences.
