California Real Estate Salesperson Exam Practice - Question 61

Question

When land gradually builds up as a result of the action of water, it is known as: 

Selections

A. Avulsion

B. Reliction

C. Erosion

D. Accretion

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Answer: D

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Explanations

Accretion refers to the gradual increase of land by natural forces, such as when soil from nearby properties is deposited by a body of water, making the new land part of the property.

Here's why the other options are incorrect:

Erosion is the gradual decrease of soil, sand, or other land types due to natural environmental factors like rain and wind, which can significantly damage the property over time.

Avulsion is the sudden removal or decrease in land due to the action of flowing water or waves, often caused by extreme weather events like hurricanes or floods, or a river rapidly changing course.

Reliction is the gradual increase of land due to fluctuating or lowering water levels from nearby rivers or lakes, which uncovers land that was previously underwater.

Concepts Definitions

• Accretion: The gradual increase of land by natural forces near a body of water, where waterborne sediments are deposited on waterfront property.
• Avulsion: A sudden tearing away or decrease of land by the action of water.
• Reliction: The gradual lowering of water levels, which uncovers dry land that was previously submerged.
• Erosion: The process where the surface of the land wears away by the actions of water or wind, leading to a gradual decrease of soil or land.