Dendrictic Flashcards

resembles branches of a tree .Tributaries join at acute angles .Underlying rock structure is rocks with uniform resistance .

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Dendrictic

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Resembles branches of a tree. Tributaries join at acute angels Underlying rock structure is rocks with uniform resistance .

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Trellis

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Main streams are parallel and tributaries join at right angels .Underlying rock structure is folded rocks\alternate layers of hard and soft rock.

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Deranged

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consists of small streams with no specific pattern . Flat areas that experienced glaciation.

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Parallel

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a pattern of rivers caused by steep slopes with some relief .becaused of the steep slopes the streams are swift and straight with very few tributaries and at flow in the same direction.

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Rectangular

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Main river has 90degreees bends .Underlying rock structure is joined igneous rocks.

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Radial

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Streams radiate outward ,like the spokes of a wheel from a high central area .it is the best developed on the slopes of a domal structure or of a volcanic cone .

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Centripetal

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When the rivers discharge their waters from all directions in a lake

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