By definition, a stream which is eroding downward is positioned _____ its ______.
The overall orientation (attitude) of a geological feature s…
The overall orientation (attitude) of a geological feature such as a sedimentary bed, fault plane, or fold, can be described by its ______ and _______.
Which earthquake scale assesses the effects of an earthquak…
Which earthquake scale assesses the effects of an earthquake on humans and human-made structures?
Aftershocks are a relatively unsafe time at the epicenter, d…
Aftershocks are a relatively unsafe time at the epicenter, due primarily to the prior damage caused to human-occupied structures.
These homes were built in southern CA on a steep hillside. W…
These homes were built in southern CA on a steep hillside. What has apparently happened to the “angle of repose” here?
All of the following are associated with upland streams exce…
All of the following are associated with upland streams except __________.
When the normally frozen, uppermost soil layers of permafros…
When the normally frozen, uppermost soil layers of permafrost are seasonally warmed, ___________ can result.
_________ topography is characterized by features including…
_________ topography is characterized by features including solution valleys, sinkholes, and speleothems composed of calcite.
The “capacity” of a stream describes how much “load” it is c…
The “capacity” of a stream describes how much “load” it is capable of conveying.
Karstic topography is more likely to develop faster in wet,…
Karstic topography is more likely to develop faster in wet, as opposed to arid, climates.