What is a 'wadi'?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. A dry valley that carries water only after heavy rain
- Step 1: The word is Arabic. Step 2. Wadis are dry riverbeds that flood after storms. Answer: A dry valley. Why not the others: the others describe different features.
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