In physical geography, a pediment is a broad, gently sloping rock surface that extends outwards from the abrupt foot of a mountain. Pediments are found in arid and semi-arid regions and are usually covered with a layer of alluvium. Research Pediment
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Abbreviations
Rocks & Minerals
Research Pediment
