Describe the location of one clearly defined alluvial fan on the map. Which landform—the pediment or the alluvial fan—has a steeper slope?
The questions is based on Figure 45-3, a portion of the “Antelope Peak, Arizona” quadrangle (scale 1:62,500; contour interval 25 feet). In the northern portion of the map, a gently sloping pediment is visible (32°47'52"N, 112°05'21"W). You may view this map in color by going to the Lab Manual website or by scanning the QR code for this exercise.
What will be an ideal response?
North of Indian Butte. Alluvial fan
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Using the stereogram, describe the location of an apparent overhanging cliff. M32
The question is based on Figure 32-3, a black-and-white stereogram, and color Maps T-20a and T-20b (in the back of the Lab Manual). These maps show the entrenched meanders of the Green River near Canyonlands National Park, Utah. A larger portion of this region is shown in color Map T-7 in the back of the Lab Manual. Begin by looking at the flat-topped, half-circle-shaped hill about 4 centimeters (1.5 inches) from the bottom of the stereogram. What will be an ideal response?
Which of the following statements about bushmeat are correct?
a. bush meat only refers to the largest of the game species.
b. bush meat is only harvested for subsistence purposes.
c. bush meat is often harvested because it is cheaper than other sources of meat.
d. bush meat crises may be exacerbated by habitat fragmentation
The spread of tropical plant diseases is a major cause of tropical deforestation
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Ice moves ________ in the zone of accumulation and ________ in the zone of wastage
A) downward, upward B) downward, downward C) upward, downward D) upward, upward