Question 1

________ theory is the currently accepted explanation of landform development.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ theory is the currently accepted explanation...

Question 2

Which of the following DECREASES with increasing stream order number?

Accepted Answer

A)  average stream length 
B)  average watershed area 
C)  average stream discharge 
D)  average stream gradient 
E)  all of the above 
A)  average stream length 
B)  average watershed area 
C)  average stream discharge 
D)  average stream gradient 
E)  all of the above

Question 3

A yazoo stream is a type which ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  has natural levees 
B)  flows through backswamps 
C)  runs parallel to a larger stream for a long distance 
D)  is named for a real stream in the state of Mississippi 
E)  is correctly described by all of the above 
A)  has natural levees 
B)  flows through backswamps 
C)  runs parallel to a larger stream for a long distance 
D)  is named for a real stream in the state of Mississippi 
E)  is correctly described by all of the above

Question 4

The relative frequency and size of floods are related to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  a day of data from a stream gage 
B)  the recurrence interval 
C)  the shape of electromagnetic waves 
D)  the first law of thermodynamics 
E)  all of the above 
A)  a day of data from a stream gage 
B)  the recurrence interval 
C)  the shape of electromagnetic waves 
D)  the first law of thermodynamics 
E)  all of the above

Question 5

The drainage pattern common in ridge and valley landscapes is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  annular 
B)  trellis 
C)  disorganized 
D)  centripetal 
E)  dendritic 
A)  annular 
B)  trellis 
C)  disorganized 
D)  centripetal 
E)  dendritic

Question 6

Which is the most common type of drainage pattern?

Accepted Answer

A)  trellis 
B)  centripetal 
C)  dendritic 
D)  radial 
E)  annular 
A)  trellis 
B)  centripetal 
C)  dendritic 
D)  radial 
E)  annular

Question 7

Alluvium is often ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  sorted 
B)  made of diamonds 
C)  purple 
D)  without layers 
E)  found on drainage divides 
A)  sorted 
B)  made of diamonds 
C)  purple 
D)  without layers 
E)  found on drainage divides

Question 8

________ stream channels are short, uncommon, and usually indicative of strong control by underlying geologic structures.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ stream channels are short, uncommon, and...

Question 9

The Niger River in Africa has built the largest delta in the world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Compare/contrast the main ideas of the geomorphic cycle with equilibrium theory.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Compare/contrast the main ideas of the geomorphic...

Question 11

Drainage patterns are most commonly a response to geologic structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Turbulent flow in streams is a main means of dissipating energy into erosion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Streams carving large valleys do most of their erosional work during flood stage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The existence of a stream terrace is sure evidence of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  knickpoint 
B)  entrenched meanders 
C)  rejuvenation 
D)  delayed tributary junction 
E)  volcanic activity 
A)  knickpoint 
B)  entrenched meanders 
C)  rejuvenation 
D)  delayed tributary junction 
E)  volcanic activity

Question 15

A(n) ________ stream has developed a channel along a zone of structural weakness.

Accepted Answer

A)  consequent 
B)  subsequent 
C)  antecedent 
D)  superimposed 
E)  channelized 
A)  consequent 
B)  subsequent 
C)  antecedent 
D)  superimposed 
E)  channelized

Question 16

_____ is evidence that there are some serious environmental consequences of dam building.

Accepted Answer

E.G., DRIED-UP WETLA

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT associated with streams over time?

Accepted Answer

A)  shortening of valleys 
B)  lengthening of valleys 
C)  widening of valleys 
D)  deposition of sediments 
E)  erosion of sediments 
A)  shortening of valleys 
B)  lengthening of valleys 
C)  widening of valleys 
D)  deposition of sediments 
E)  erosion of sediments

Question 18

The eventual result of ________ is to reduce almost all stream-carried debris to very small silt particles.

Accepted Answer

A)  splash erosion 
B)  rill erosion 
C)  abrasion 
D)  sheet erosion 
E)  precipitation 
A)  splash erosion 
B)  rill erosion 
C)  abrasion 
D)  sheet erosion 
E)  precipitation

Question 19

In terms of erosion, a gulley is a larger example of a feature called a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  dendritic pattern 
B)  rill 
C)  radial 
D)  alluvial fan 
E)  interfluve 
A)  dendritic pattern 
B)  rill 
C)  radial 
D)  alluvial fan 
E)  interfluve

Question 20

Worldwide, water is more important than wind in its role as a sculptor of terrain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

________ theory is the currently accepted explanation of landform development.

Which of the following DECREASES with increasing stream order number?

A yazoo stream is a type which ________.

The relative frequency and size of floods are related to ________.

The drainage pattern common in ridge and valley landscapes is ________.

Which is the most common type of drainage pattern?

Alluvium is often ________.

________ stream channels are short, uncommon, and usually indicative of strong control by underlying geologic structures.

The Niger River in Africa has built the largest delta in the world.

Compare/contrast the main ideas of the geomorphic cycle with equilibrium theory.

Drainage patterns are most commonly a response to geologic structure.

Turbulent flow in streams is a main means of dissipating energy into erosion.

Streams carving large valleys do most of their erosional work during flood stage.

The existence of a stream terrace is sure evidence of ________.

A(n) ________ stream has developed a channel along a zone of structural weakness.

_____ is evidence that there are some serious environmental consequences of dam building.

Which of the following is NOT associated with streams over time?

The eventual result of ________ is to reduce almost all stream-carried debris to very small silt particles.

In terms of erosion, a gulley is a larger example of a feature called a(n) ________.

Worldwide, water is more important than wind in its role as a sculptor of terrain.

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________ theory is the currently accepted explanation of landform development.

Which of the following DECREASES with increasing stream order number?

A yazoo stream is a type which ________.

The relative frequency and size of floods are related to ________.

The drainage pattern common in ridge and valley landscapes is ________.

Which is the most common type of drainage pattern?

Alluvium is often ________.

________ stream channels are short, uncommon, and usually indicative of strong control by underlying geologic structures.

The Niger River in Africa has built the largest delta in the world.

Compare/contrast the main ideas of the geomorphic cycle with equilibrium theory.

Drainage patterns are most commonly a response to geologic structure.

Turbulent flow in streams is a main means of dissipating energy into erosion.

Streams carving large valleys do most of their erosional work during flood stage.

The existence of a stream terrace is sure evidence of ________.

A(n) ________ stream has developed a channel along a zone of structural weakness.

_____ is evidence that there are some serious environmental consequences of dam building.

Which of the following is NOT associated with streams over time?

The eventual result of ________ is to reduce almost all stream-carried debris to very small silt particles.

In terms of erosion, a gulley is a larger example of a feature called a(n) ________.

Worldwide, water is more important than wind in its role as a sculptor of terrain.

Introduction to Earth

Portraying Earth

Introduction to the Atmosphere

Insolation and Temperature

Atmospheric Pressure and Wind

Atmospheric Moisture

Atmospheric Disturbances

Climatic and Climate Change

The Hydrosphere

Cycles and Patterns in the Biosphere

Terrestrial Flora and Fauna

Soils

Introduction to Landform Study

The Internal Processes

Preliminaries to Erosion: Weathering and Mass Wasting

Karst and Hydrothermal Processes

The Topography of Arid Lands

Glacial Modification of Terrain

Coastal Processes and Terrain

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