The entrenchment of a river into its own floodplain produces
A) river deltas. B) alluvial terraces. C) backswamps. D) natural levees.
B
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A given material that is quick to heat up has a
A. high or low specific heat capacity. B. high specific heat capacity. C. low specific heat capacity. D. none of the above
The southern part of the Sahara, subject to major droughts especially under conditions of global warming, is called the __________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
How would this stream interact with groundwater?
A. The stream will only contain water if it is raining at that time. B. Groundwater would flow into the stream, adding water. C. The stream would lose water as water in the stream flows sideways and up. D. The groundwater and stream water would not interact.
Because air temperatures normally decrease with increasing height, trees found on the cooler north-facing side of mountains are often those that usually grow
a. ?at lower elevations. b. ?near the Arctic circle. c. ?in arid climates. d. ?near the equator. e. ?at higher elevations.