Question

Most desert streams are depleted before reaching the ocean due to _____.

a. flash flooding and sedimentationB. evaporation and soil infiltrationC. siltation and sedimentationD. condensation and soil infiltration

Answer 1

Most desert streams are depleted before reaching the ocean due to evaportion and soil infiltration.

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Answer 2

Answer: B. evaporation and soil infiltration

Explanation:

Evaporation and soil infiltration is the correct option because stream may be a source of water in the desert area cannot become the part of the ocean. As the desert area is dry and hot it is likely to evaporate the already available water. The soil infiltration refers to the ability of the soil to allow the water movement into the soil profile. The demand for the water in the dry soil of desert will be more.