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geoffrey

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on: Jul 13, 2018
Why is the four-corners country of the United States dominated by the mesa-and-scarp landscape assemblage?
 
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Question 2

Innumerable tiny ________ are associated with badlands topography.
 
  A) rivers
  B) perennial streams
  C) mountains
  D) rills
  E) plateaus


Mholman93

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Reply #1 on: Jul 13, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: This is a coincidence of climate and geology. The geology is (mainly) flat-lying sedimentary rock that has been raised to more than 1,500 m above sea level. Streams and their tributaries have cut into the landscape. A series of caprock layers have made sure the slopes remain as cliffs.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D


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