Question

A wadi is a riverbed that is found in arid areas and that __________. A. is filled with water year-round B. once held water, but is now always dry C. flows briefly after a period of rainfall D. provides a water source for an oasis Please select the best answer from the choices provided A B C D

Answer 1

c

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Answer 2

C. flows briefly after a period of rainfall

Step-by-step explanation:

A wadi is dry riverbed that only contains water seasonally. It usually found in arid regions.

• Wadi derived from the Arabic word Wad which means valley.
• For most part of the year, a wadi is usually dry.
• During a brief stint of rainfall, the bed blossoms with water.
• The bed is found in a valley in most arid places.
• They can hold rain water for a short time before the bed dries up.