The largest particle that a stream can carry is called the:
a. load
b. capacity
c. competence
d. discharge
c
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Which of the following equation expresses the Darcy's law? Assume that: Q is the groundwater velocity, K is the permeability, A is the area of cross section, h is the difference in hydraulic head, and x is the travel distance of groundwater.
a. Q = K / (x A h) b. Q = K A h / x c. Q = K A x / h d. Q = A h / (K x)
Why are ores so valuable?
A. They are sources of naturally occurring gold. B. They hold many clues to Earth's natural history. C. Metals can be efficiently extracted from them. D. They tend to occur in scenic mountainous regions.
The principle of ____________________ states that rock layers extended laterally in all directions
unless or until they terminate in one of a number of natural means. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).