Multiple choice

Consider the following landform characteristics:

  1. Stream divides are sharp and ridge-like resulting in a minimum of inter stream uplands
  2. Extensive areas are at or near the base level of erosion
  3. There are a few consequent trunk streams but few large tributaries. Numerous short tributaries and gullies are extending themselves by head ward erosion and developing valley systems. Which of the following is the orderly sequence of landform characteristics given above in an idealized Fluvial Cycle?

  1. 1 - 3 - 2

  2. 2 - 3 - 1

  3. 3 - 1 - 2

  4. 2 - 1 - 3
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The fluvial cycle of erosion progresses through: Youth (3) - few consequent streams, numerous short tributaries extending by headward erosion; Maturity (1) - sharp ridge-like divides, minimal uplands between streams; Old Age (2) - extensive areas near base level, broad valleys. Sequence: 3-1-2 matches option C.

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