What are the three stages of desert landscape evolution? Provide examples of landforms for each

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: Early stage = mountain uplift (alluvial fans, playa lakes)
Middle stage = moderate deposition (bajadas, playas)
Late Stage = significant sedimentation (inselbergs)

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of the following was used during early exploration of the oceans to collect sediment samples?

A) Dredge B) Gravity corer C) Long line D) Rotary corer E) Seiche disk

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Which of the following is not a source of release of CO2 to the atmosphere?

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This sector in 2008 employed almost 70 percent of the manufacturing workforce and accounted for 70 percent of manufacturing export value in Cambodia

A) automobiles for export to Japan B) processing coffee for the domestic market C) small electronics D) garments

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