Q. Which among the following statements is/are correct about Pediment?
  1. Coalescence of pediments over a large area results in a pediplain.
  2. It is typically a concave surface gently sloping away from mountainous desert areas.
Select the correct code from the options given below:

Answer: Both 1 & 2
Notes: Pediment is a gently sloping inclined bedrock surface caused due to erosion. It is a concave surface gently sloping away form the mountainous areas. Coalescence of pediments over a large area results in a pediplain.

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