Directions: Choose the appropriate answer from the options given below:
Gently inclined a rocky floor which close to the mountains at their foot with or without the thin cover of debris is known as?
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Pediplains
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Pediments
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Barchans
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Seifs
B
Correct answer
Explanation
A pediment is a gently inclined rocky surface found at the foot of mountains, often covered with a thin layer of debris. This is a distinct geomorphological feature in arid and semi-arid regions. Pediplains are more extensive erosional surfaces, while barchans and seifs are types of sand dunes.