APPS & INV IN EARTH SCIENCE, LAB MANUAL
APPS & INV IN EARTH SCIENCE, LAB MANUAL
9th Edition
ISBN: 9780135943601
Author: Lutgens
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 9, Problem 1LR

Name the area of the United States that is characterized by fault-block mountains with streams that drain into adjoining basins?

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Summary Introduction

The region of U.S. that has fault-block mountains as well as steams that drain into the adjoining basins.

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Fault blocks mountains are developed by the movement of wide crystal blocks under forces that pull apart the Earth’s crust.

Explanation of Solution

Basin and range area located in Western U.S has fault-block mountains. The fault-block mountains are the result of tectonic mechanisms, including the extension of lithosphere. The basin and range are collectively referred to as the Great Basin.

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APPS & INV IN EARTH SCIENCE, LAB MANUAL

Ch. 9.3 - What percentage of Earths land surface do glaciers...Ch. 9.3 - Identify two locations where ice sheets are...Ch. 9.3 - Briefly compare an ice sheet to a valley glacier.Ch. 9.4 - As a glacier retreats, it sometimes stalls and...Ch. 9.4 - On Figure 9.7, label an area covered by ground...Ch. 9.4 - On Figure 9.7, fill in the appropriate blanks with...Ch. 9.4 - Which area is composed of stratified drift: the...Ch. 9.5 - After examining the map and stereogram, draw a...Ch. 9.5 - What evidence on the map indicates that portions...Ch. 9.5 - Is the general topography of the land in Sections...Ch. 9.5 - Is the area that coincides with Kettle Moraine...Ch. 9.5 - The feature labeled A on the map is a long ridge...Ch. 9.5 - The streamlined, asymmetrical hills composed of...Ch. 9.5 - Prob. 8ACh. 9.5 - Using the features labeled B in Figure 9.10 as a...Ch. 9.5 - What is the likely location of the outwash plain...Ch. 9.5 - Label the area covered by ground moraine.Ch. 9.5 - What term is applied to the numerous almost...Ch. 9.6A - How does a glacier change the shape and depth of a...Ch. 9.6A - How is an arte different from a horn?Ch. 9.6A - Briefly describe the changes that occur in...Ch. 9.6B - Identify the glacial feature indicated by each of...Ch. 9.6B - A tarn is a lake that forms in a cirque. Of the...Ch. 9.6B - The feature marked G on the map is a depositional...Ch. 9.6B - Explain how Turquoise Lake likely formed....Ch. 9.6B - Use Figure 9.14 to draw a topographic profile...Ch. 9.6B - Describe the shape of Lake Fork Valley, based on...Ch. 9.6B - Prob. 7ACh. 9 - Name the area of the United States that is...Ch. 9 - Identify the feature shown by the arrows in Figure...Ch. 9 - List some prominent features found in mountainous...Ch. 9 - Toward what general direction does the landscape...Ch. 9 - If you were working in the field, explain how you...Ch. 9 - Prob. 6LRCh. 9 - What reason did you give for the formation of...Ch. 9 - Use Figure 9.16 an image of Alaskas Bear Glacier,...Ch. 9 - What type of glacier is shown In Figure 9.17?Ch. 9 - Use Figure 9.18 to complete the following. a....

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