Multiple Choice
An arroyo refers to ____________.
A) the inner bank of a meander, where sediment is deposited
B) an earthen levee designed to reduce flooding in a portion of the floodplain
C) an ephemeral stream channel that only has discharge after rainfall or snowmelt
D) a point in a stream channel where it is relatively easy to cross
Correct Answer:
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