A peripediment in a desert or semi-desert region is also known as:
- A. Inselberg
- B. Zeugen
- C. Bajada ✓
- D. Playa
Correct Answer: C. Bajada
Explanation
A bajada is formed by the lateral coalescence of a series of adjacent alluvial fans, creating a continuous, gently sloping alluvial apron (peripediment) along a mountain front in arid environments.
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