In a region of eastern Washington State known as the Palouse, farmers grow wheat on steep, sloped hills. Which of the following agricultural practices might be of greatest benefit in this region?
A) Use of shelterbelts
B) Contour strip farming
C) Irrigation
D) Repeated plowing
B
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Do the fluvial features have any effect on road patterns? Explain and give some examples. Highlight your examples with a colored pencil or pen on the topographic map.
Figure 24.8 is a portion of the Philipp, Mississippi, 7.5-minute quadrangle in northwestern Mississippi. The Tallahatchie River flows through the landscape from west to east. (Remember to use the topographic map symbol legend inside the front cover of this manual.)
Review Figure 24.4, analyze Figure 24.8 closely, and answer the following questions and completion items about Figure 24.8.
Most glacial ice originates as
A) fluffy snow. B) sea water. C) hard ice. D) soft ice.
Producing responsible and constructive technology that can achieve sustainable solutions requires ________
A) funding for scientific research and elimination of damaging and inefficient technology B) importing inferior technology to developing countries while developed countries invest in green technology C) increase of technology developed through self-interest of large companies D) public pressure to put limits on environmental protection E) having citizens be cognizant of the need for politicians to work with "big business"
Match the appropriate terms to their correct locations next to the stream in this image:
A) Delta B) Headwaters C) Meandering Channel 1) A 2) B 3) C