What is a bajada?
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The question is asking for the definition or explanation of a geographical feature known as 'bajada'. It refers to a type of slope or area formed by the accumulation of sediment at the foot of mountains or hills.
Answer
A broad slope of debris formed by merging alluvial fans.
A broad slope of debris along the lower slopes of mountains formed by the merging of several alluvial fans.
Answer for screen readers
A broad slope of debris along the lower slopes of mountains formed by the merging of several alluvial fans.
More Information
Bajadas are typically found in arid or semi-arid regions and result from stream deposition.
Sources
- Bajada (geography) - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- Bajada | Deserts, Alluvial Fans, Floodplains - Britannica - britannica.com
- Bajada Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster - merriam-webster.com
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