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WAEC Geography 2004 Question 26

Question 26

Wind and Desert Landforms

The plains formed when the slopes of mountains are worn back in arid and semi-arid regions by mechanical weathering is called.

  1. A.pediplains
  2. B.deflation plains.
  3. C.alluvial plains.
  4. D.outwash plains.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (pediplains)

Explanation

Retreat of slopes in dry regions leaves wide rock plains (pediments) that join into pediplains.