In what way is drainage density affected by (a) soil characteristics, and (b) rainfall characteristics of a region?

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: Drainage density is increased by greater amounts of runoff, which may result from impermeable soils and/or higher rainfall.

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When the environmental lapse rate exceeds both the dry adiabatic lapse rate and the wet adiabatic lapse rate of a parcel of air, that air parcel contains:

A) absolutely stable air. B) conditionally unstable air. C) absolutely unstable air. D) air that cannot reach the lifting condensation level.

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The Earth's largest mass extinction coincides with ________ in Siberia.

A. a significant climate change B. a massive meteorite impact C. expansion of glaciers D. flooding of continental areas E. massive volcanism

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Sharp ridges called ________ separate adjacent glacially carved valleys.

A. moraines B. cairns C. arĂȘtes D. tarns E. cirques

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What types of geologic evidence are used to infer past glaciations?

What will be an ideal response?

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