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What is the term used to describe a part of the Earth's surface that is physically, chemically, and biologically distinct from the adjacent terrain?
What is the term used to describe a part of the Earth's surface that is physically, chemically, and biologically distinct from the adjacent terrain?
- Sedimentary Facies
- Facies (correct)
- Geomorphology
- Lithology
Which of the following factors does not affect the size and extent of an alluvial fan?
Which of the following factors does not affect the size and extent of an alluvial fan?
- Area of basin
- Climate
- Elevation (correct)
- Lithologies
What is the term used to describe the deepest point in a channel?
What is the term used to describe the deepest point in a channel?
- Thalweg (correct)
- Braided river
- Meander
- Facies
What type of river channel is characterized by multiple, interconnected, and coexisting channel belts on alluvial plains?
What type of river channel is characterized by multiple, interconnected, and coexisting channel belts on alluvial plains?
What is the term used to describe the process of sedimentation where there is no deposition of sediments?
What is the term used to describe the process of sedimentation where there is no deposition of sediments?
What is the term used to describe the study of the shape and arrangement of sedimentary rocks?
What is the term used to describe the study of the shape and arrangement of sedimentary rocks?
What is the term used to describe the movement of sediments through a river channel?
What is the term used to describe the movement of sediments through a river channel?
What type of fossil is used to deduce the habitat of an organism?
What type of fossil is used to deduce the habitat of an organism?
What is the term used to describe the area where surface water from rain, snow, or ice converges to a single point at a lower elevation?
What is the term used to describe the area where surface water from rain, snow, or ice converges to a single point at a lower elevation?
What is the term used to describe a land-locked body of standing water formed as a result of water filling depressions?
What is the term used to describe a land-locked body of standing water formed as a result of water filling depressions?
What is the term for the type of drainage pattern that forms in areas with volcanic domes and domal uplifts?
What is the term for the type of drainage pattern that forms in areas with volcanic domes and domal uplifts?
What type of environment is characterized by constant flooding of water, organic material, and fine sediments?
What type of environment is characterized by constant flooding of water, organic material, and fine sediments?
What is the term for the process of wind shaping the surface of the Earth and other planets?
What is the term for the process of wind shaping the surface of the Earth and other planets?
What is the term for a type of drainage pattern that forms in areas with central depression or basin?
What is the term for a type of drainage pattern that forms in areas with central depression or basin?
What is the term for a type of rock formation that occurs in areas with little to no rain?
What is the term for a type of rock formation that occurs in areas with little to no rain?
What is the term for a type of stratification characterized by alternating light and dark layers of sediments?
What is the term for a type of stratification characterized by alternating light and dark layers of sediments?
