Compare and contrast major floods in a humid environment (i.e., along the Mississippi River) against those in a desert environment
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: Both regions may have floods of similar magnitude, but the flood will crest more slowly in a humid environment. As a result, desert floods can erode large volumes of material in a short time. A humid environment will also have vegetation to anchor sediment and helping to hold it in place for longer.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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A) environmental devastation; milk B) religious significance; milk C) overpopulation; meat D) greenhouse gasses; methane
Soils with the greatest water-holding capacity tend to have
A) poor aeration and the lowest workability. B) poor nutrient-holding capacity and good workability. C) good water infiltration and workability. D) good aeration and poor workability.
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