Identify the statement that is true about an ephemeral stream. Choose one: A. It flows year-round. B. Its bed lies below the water table. C. It is replenished by both precipitation and groundwater. D. In dry climates, it can become a dry wash (also called wadi or arroyo).

(D). In dry climates, it can become a dry wash (also called wadi or arroyo)

Explanation:

Ephemeral stream is a stream that flows only briefly during and following a period of rainfall in the immediate locality, Ephemeral streams have less flow in response to rainfall than intermittent streams, are typically shallow, and have flowing water for brief periods.

In dry climates, ephemeral streams become a dry wash, As a result of a high-intensity thunderstorm, the dry channel of an ephemeral stream, which often carries flow for just a few days each year, can be dramatically transformed into a raging torrent of muddy water and debris in a matter of minutes. The flow recedes almost as quickly, and the channel is dry again.

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