Dendrictic Flashcards
resembles branches of a tree .Tributaries join at acute angles .Underlying rock structure is rocks with uniform resistance .
Dendrictic
Resembles branches of a tree. Tributaries join at acute angels Underlying rock structure is rocks with uniform resistance .
Trellis
Main streams are parallel and tributaries join at right angels .Underlying rock structure is folded rocks\alternate layers of hard and soft rock.
Deranged
consists of small streams with no specific pattern . Flat areas that experienced glaciation.
Parallel
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.
Rectangular
Main river has 90degreees bends .Underlying rock structure is joined igneous rocks.
Radial
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 .
Centripetal
When the rivers discharge their waters from all directions in a lake