What is the name for the stream feature in this image?

A) Cutbank
B) Oxbow lake
C) Point bar
D) Incised meander


Answer: D

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What type of plate boundary is the San Andreas Fault?

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Advective fogs form when warm, moist air moves over a cool surface so this type of fog is likely to be common in ________

A) the eastern coast of the U.S. where the ocean water is usually warmer than the air B) the western coast of the U.S. where the ocean water is usually cooler than the air C) cities where moisture is added to the air by watering systems D) desert areas near water where air is heated during the day and then the ground cools quickly

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Which of the following terms refers to the rate at which the actual air temperature changes with increasing height above the surface?

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