The Solid Earth - Chapter 3: Cycle of Landscape Evolution Flashcards
1
Q
While streams are cutting their valleys they simultaneously _____ the land
A
sculpture
2
Q
True or false: until a well established drainage system develops, lakes and ponds will occupy any depressions that exist
A
True
3
Q
When the cycle nears the old age stage, the effects of overland flow and mass wasting with the lateral erosion by streams will reduce the land to a ______ (or near plain)
A
peneplain
4
Q
True or false: there is evidence of peneplains existing today
A
False