Property Ownership

Accretion in Arizona refers to:

AThe gradual erosion of land by water
BThe addition of land through the gradual deposit of soil by water✓ Correct
CThe sudden relocation of land by flooding
DThe legal process of expanding property boundaries

Explanation

Accretion is the gradual accumulation of land through the deposit of soil, sand, or sediment carried by water. Land added by accretion becomes the property of the adjacent landowner.

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