5 Questions
What type of drainage pattern develops when a river channel follows the slope of the terrain?
Dendritic
What type of drainage pattern is characterized by a river joined by its tributaries at approximately right angles?
Trellis
In which drainage pattern do streams flow in different directions from a central peak or dome-like structure?
Radial
On what type of terrain does a rectangular drainage pattern develop?
Strongly jointed rocky terrain
When hard and soft rocks exist parallel to each other, which type of drainage pattern develops?
Trellis
Test your knowledge on the different stream patterns within a drainage basin, including dendritic, trellis, rectangular, and radial patterns. Learn about how these patterns are formed based on land slope, rock structures, and climatic conditions.
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