Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)

9th Edition

ISBN: 9780134746241

Author: Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa

Publisher: PEARSON

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Chapter 8.4B, Problem 2A

Use the BM elevations from Question 1 to calculate the approximate gradient of the Genesee River. (Hint: See Question 7 in ACTIVITY 8.4A.)

Gradient: _________________ feet per mile

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Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)

Ch. 8.1 - Sketch, label, and discuss the hydrologic cycle....Ch. 8.1 - Sketch, label, and discuss the hydrologic cycle....Ch. 8.1 - Sketch, label, and discuss the hydrologic cycle....Ch. 8.1 - Sketch, label, and discuss the hydrologic cycle....Ch. 8.1 - Sketch, label, and discuss the hydrologic cycle....Ch. 8.1 - Label the drawing in Figure 8.2 with the letters...Ch. 8.2 - Of the three materials you tested coarse sand,...Ch. 8.2 - Prob. 2A Ch. 8.2 - Prob. 3A Ch. 8.2 - Prob. 4A

Ch. 8.3 - Does urbanization increase or decrease the peak...Ch. 8.3 - What is the effect of urbanization on lag time the...Ch. 8.3 - Does total runoff occur over a longer or shorter...Ch. 8.3 - Based on what you have learned from the...Ch. 8.4A - Compare the stereogram in Figure 8.7 to the map in...Ch. 8.4A - Is the terrain in section 14, located on the west...Ch. 8.4A - Label the areas that topographically resemble...Ch. 8.4A - Describe the topography in the lower half of...Ch. 8.4A - Section 17 contains a portion of the valley...Ch. 8.4A - Which of the following best describes the shape of...Ch. 8.4A - Calculate the gradient, or slope, of this portion...Ch. 8.4A - Approximately how many feet is the Missouri River...Ch. 8.4A - What are the features in the river labeled with...Ch. 8.4A - Based on your answer to Question 9, are the...Ch. 8.4A - Over time, as tributaries erode and lengthen their...Ch. 8.4B - Draw an arrow on the map to indicate the direction...Ch. 8.4B - Use the BM elevations from Question 1 to calculate...Ch. 8.4B - Approximately how many feet is the Genesee River...Ch. 8.4B - The path of the Genesee River can best be...Ch. 8.4B - Which phrase most accurately describes most of the...Ch. 8.4B - Use the fractional scales on the Angelica...Ch. 8.4C - Approximately what percentage of the map area is...Ch. 8.4C - Prob. 2A Ch. 8.4C - Prob. 3A Ch. 8.4C - Prob. 4A Ch. 8.4C - Prob. 5A Ch. 8.4C - Write a statement that compares the width of the...Ch. 8.4C - Is the Red River actively downcutting its channel...Ch. 8.4C - On which of the three maps is the gradient of the...Ch. 8.4C - Choosing from Figure 8.6, Figure 8.8, or Figure...Ch. 8.5 - Label the zone of saturation, the unsaturated...Ch. 8.5 - Describe the shape of the water table in...Ch. 8.5 - Whenever a substantial amount of water is...Ch. 8.5 - Use a pencil to shade the area between the dashed...Ch. 8.5 - How does the drop in the water table during a...Ch. 8.6 - Calculate the elevation of the water table at each...Ch. 8.6 - Assume that a dye was put into well A on May 10,...Ch. 8.7 - What is the general relationship between ground...Ch. 8.7 - What was the total ground subsidence, and what was...Ch. 8.7 - During the period shown on the graph, on average,...Ch. 8.7 - Was the ground subsidence that occurred between...Ch. 8.7 - Notice that minimal subsidence occurred from 1935...Ch. 8.8 - Locate three sinkholes depressions on the map and...Ch. 8.8 - Notice that several sinkholes have water in them....Ch. 8.8 - Describe what is happening to Gardner Creek in the...Ch. 8 - Write a statement or two describing the movement...Ch. 8 - Assume that you need to determine the rate at...Ch. 8 - Write a brief paragraph summarizing the results of...Ch. 8 - The diagrams in Figure 8.20 show lag time between...Ch. 8 - On Figure 8.21, identify and label as many...Ch. 8 - Name and describe two features you would expect to...Ch. 8 - On Figure 8.22, identify and label as many...Ch. 8 - Assume that you have decided to drill a water...Ch. 8 - Name and describe two features you would expect to...

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