Geography

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Alpine glaciers eroding parallel valleys may produce thin, sharp ridge forms known as arte. ... Started by moongchi	3 Replies 124 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by matt95
Drumlins and kettles are examples of alpine glacial landforms. Indicate whether the statement is ... Started by jasdeep_brar	1 Replies 113 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by Anton
Stream-eroded valleys are V-shaped, whereas glacially-scoured valleys are U-shaped. Indicate ... Started by asan beg	1 Replies 92 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by coyin
Materials transported directly by glaciers tend to be unsorted when deposited, but those carried by ... Started by BRWH	1 Replies 95 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by cloud
The total possible load a stream can transport is its ________, whereas a stream's ability to move ... Started by jessicacav	1 Replies 74 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by kilada
If the load exceeds a stream's capacity, sediment accumulates in the bed in a process called A) ... Started by cnetterville	1 Replies 71 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by zogaridan
Excess sediment may result in which of the following channel patterns? A) Straight, steep-walled ... Started by Metfan725	1 Replies 75 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by rnehls
Channels with gradual slopes often develop a sinuous form called a ________ pattern. A) straight ... Started by RYAN BANYAN	1 Replies 77 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by kbennett34
A meandering stream is one that is A) completely unstable. B) delicately balanced between ... Started by dbose	3 Replies 116 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by Toya9913
During the Pleistocene up to 11 of Earth was covered with ice. Indicate whether the statement is ... Started by shofmannx20	1 Replies 46 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by SamMuagrove
As they migrate, meandering streams erode their out outside banks, often forming a narrow neck of ... Started by yoroshambo	1 Replies 132 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by fur
A cutoff on a meandering stream results in the formation of A) a levee. B) a terrace. C) a ... Started by shenderson6	1 Replies 85 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by beccamahon
A stream becomes graded when A) its basin becomes rejuvenated. B) a local base level controls ... Started by TVarnum	1 Replies 82 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by coyin
Which of the following is CORRECT of a floodplain? A) It is an erosional feature located within a ... Started by nenivikky	1 Replies 90 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by frogdreck123456
The branch of soil science that deals with the origin, classification, distribution, and description ... Started by Destiiny22	1 Replies 96 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by Mollythedog
The branch of soil science that studies soil as a medium for sustaining the growth of higher plants ... Started by skymedlock	1 Replies 143 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by popopong
Which of the following best describes the composition of soil? A) Soil consists of approximately ... Started by gonzo233	3 Replies 100 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by debra928
Cone-shaped deposits of sediment often found at mouth of canyons in arid and semiarid climates are ... Started by cool	1 Replies 75 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by olivia_paige29
Where would one likely find the deepest soil development? A) On steep slopes B) Level or nearly ... Started by iveyjurea	1 Replies 69 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by trampas
Soils will develop at faster rates in which of the following environments? A) Hot and dry B) ... Started by chads108	1 Replies 56 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by zogaridan
If you live in an area that was flooded by the 100-year flood last year, you can conclude that A) ... Started by Mr. Wonderful	1 Replies 101 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by macagnavarro
A 50-year flood has an annual exceedance probability of A) 50. B) 5. C) 0.5. D) ... Started by Zulu123	1 Replies 96 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by akpaschal
A vertical section of soil is generally organized into distinct horizontal layers called A) ... Started by FButt	1 Replies 74 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by robbielu01
The meaning of the terms river and stream sometimes overlap although, in general, a river is a large ... Started by gonzo233	1 Replies 73 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by mcinincha279
Variations in rock resistance, climate, and hydrology can influence drainage patterns. Indicate ... Started by Engineer	3 Replies 105 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by bulacsom