Dunes that have horns facing upwind are called:
a. barchan dunes
b. star dunes
c. linear dunes
d. parabolic dunes
d
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
To what extent have human features been influenced by the local topography?
The question is based on Map T-12, the “Sodus, New York” quadrangle (scale 1:24,000; contour interval 10 feet) and Figure 47-3, a stereogram of this same area (43°09'55"N, 77°04'51"W). The map and stereogram show a number of drumlins, each with its long axis oriented approximately north-south. What will be an ideal response?
What is the pattern of discharge shown by this hydrograph?
A. Discharge gradually decreases and quickly increases. B. Discharge quickly increases and gradually decreases. C. Discharges quickly decreases and gradually increases. D. Discharge gradually increases and quickly decreases.