janelwatkins38 janelwatkins38
  • 18-01-2017
  • Physics
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When a fast-moving river exits a canyon, it will slow and create a(n) _____.



meander


alluvial fan


oxbow lake


point bar

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MissPhiladelphia
MissPhiladelphia MissPhiladelphia
  • 27-01-2017
I believe the correct answer from the choices listed above is the second option. When a fast-moving river exits a canyon, it will slow and create an alluvial fan. It is a fan-shaped mass of alluvium deposited as the flow of a river decreases in velocity. Hope this answers the question.
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