The general term for sediments deposited by streams, regardless of the type or size of material, is _______________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
alluvium
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Isostasy is
A. the buoyant force exerted on the mantle by continental crust. B. the positioning of the crust in response to the buoyant force and gravity. C. the buoyant force exerted on the mantle by oceanic crust. D. the force of gravity acting on the crust.
Which of the following regions was the focus of the opening two-page spread of Chapter 9 (Sculpting Landscapes)?
A. landscapes of Europe B. swamps and other wetlands of the Everglades of Florida C. rain forests of Central America D. canyons and other features near Moab, in central Utah E. None of these choices are correct.
Explain the difference between the standard line and the central line.
What will be an ideal response?
A steep-sided amphitheater at the head of a glacially eroded valley is called a
A) roche moutonee. B) horn. C) tarn. D) cirque.