Problem 27
Use Google Earth. Paste the location that is given into the "Search" box. Examine each location at multiple eye altitudes and differing amounts of tilt. For any measurements that use the ruler tool, this can be accessed by clicking on the ruler icon above the image. Search for \(72616.49 \mathrm{~S} 75\) oo \(00.06 \mathrm{~W}\) and zoom out to an eye altitude of 15 miles. How would one describe this river? a. Straight b. Meandering c. Low sinuosity d. Braided
Problem 28
In this stream, erosion is occurring on the _________ because ____________ while deposition is occurring on the __________ because ____________. a. point bars; the fastest velocity water flows to this point; cut banks; the slowest velocity water flows to this point b. point bars; the slowest velocity water flows to this point; cut banks; the fastest velocity water flows to this point c. cut banks; the fastest velocity water flows to this point; point bars; the slowest velocity water flows to this point d. cut banks; the slowest velocity water flows to this point; point bars; the fastest velocity water flows to this point
Problem 29
Use Google Earth. Paste the location that is given into the "Search" box. Examine each location at multiple eye altitudes and differing amounts of tilt. For any measurements that use the ruler tool, this can be accessed by clicking on the ruler icon above the image. Search for \(635555.23 \mathrm{~N} 170107.14 \mathrm{~W}\) and zoom out to an eye altitude of 10,000 feet. How would one describe this river? a. Straight b. Meandering c. Low sinuosity d. Braided
Problem 30
Use Google Earth. Paste the location that is given into the "Search" box. Examine each location at multiple eye altitudes and differing amounts of tilt. For any measurements that use the ruler tool, this can be accessed by clicking on the ruler icon above the image. Search for \(635555.23 \mathrm{~N} 170107.14 \mathrm{~W}\) and zoom out to an eye altitude of 10,000 feet. What factors control the course of this river? a. Steep gradient and high discharge b. Low gradient and low discharge c. Low gradient and abundant sediment supply d. Steep gradient and low sediment supply
Problem 31
Use Google Earth. Paste the location that is given into the "Search" box. Examine each location at multiple eye altitudes and differing amounts of tilt. For any measurements that use the ruler tool, this can be accessed by clicking on the ruler icon above the image. Search for \(380112.18 \mathrm{~N} 1214320.02 \mathrm{~W}\) and zoom out to an eye altitude of 30,000 feet. . The river in this area has a rather particular pattern, what geologic process caused this? a. a meander eroded through its bank and created an oxbow lake b. the river is in a karst terrain and disappeared into the ground c. the river is following patterns, likely faults, in the underlying bedrock d. during a flood the river breached the natural levee flowing into the floodplain
Problem 32
Use Google Earth. Paste the location that is given into the "Search" box. Examine each location at multiple eye altitudes and differing amounts of tilt. For any measurements that use the ruler tool, this can be accessed by clicking on the ruler icon above the image. Search for \(380112.18 \mathrm{~N} 1214320.02 \mathrm{~W}\) and zoom out to an eye altitude of 30,000 feet. Zoom out and examine the surrounding area, what geological hazards are likely in the area? a. sinkholes b. flooding of urban areas c. erosion and subsidence d. none of the above
Problem 35
Use Google Earth. Paste the location that is given into the "Search" box. Examine each location at multiple eye altitudes and differing amounts of tilt. For any measurements that use the ruler tool, this can be accessed by clicking on the ruler icon above the image. Search for 3645 41.23N 8518 34.22W and zoom out to an eye altitude of \(25,000 \mathrm{ft}\). Although there is no stream present today, the stream channels can be clearly seen. What type of drainage pattern was present in this area? a. Trellis b. Dendritic c. Rectangular d. Radial e. Deranged
Problem 36
Use Google Earth. Paste the location that is given into the "Search" box. Examine each location at multiple eye altitudes and differing amounts of tilt. For any measurements that use the ruler tool, this can be accessed by clicking on the ruler icon above the image. Search for 3645 41.23N 8518 34.22W and zoom out to an eye altitude of \(25,000 \mathrm{ft}\). Although there is no stream present today, the stream channels can be clearly seen. What does this type of drainage pattern indicate about the area? a. rocks in the area are homogeneous and/or flat lying b. rocks in the area are alternating resistant and non-resistant, forming parallel ridges and valleys c. stream channels radiate outward like wheel spokes from a high point d. stream channels flow randomly with no relation to underlying rocks or structure
Problem 37
Use Google Earth. Paste the location that is given into the "Search" box. Examine each location at multiple eye altitudes and differing amounts of tilt. For any measurements that use the ruler tool, this can be accessed by clicking on the ruler icon above the image. Search for 3645 41.23N 8518 34.22W and zoom out to an eye altitude of \(25,000 \mathrm{ft}\). Although there is no stream present today, the stream channels can be clearly seen. In what direction was the main river flowing? a. west b. east c. north d. south
