Module 11 Running Water Lab_Quiz_ (Fall 2023) GOL 105 (E81A) - Physical Geology

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11/25/23, 11:49 PM Module 11 Running Water Lab/Quiz: (Fall 2023) GOL 105 (E81A) - Physical Geology https://learn.vccs.edu/courses/561798/quizzes/4264047 1/29 Module 11 Running Water Lab/Quiz Due Nov 25 at 11:59pm Points 60 Questions 28 Available Oct 18 at 12am - Nov 25 at 11:59pm Time Limit None Allowed Attempts 3 Instructions Module 11 Running Water Lab Purpose The purpose of completing this Module 11 Running Water Lab assignment is to reinforce the concepts presented in this Module. Directions All the topographic maps used in the exercise are also gathered together in this GigaPan image (Links to an external site.) (https://viewer.gigamacro.com/view/mcmmbwGWMQrI7E88? x1=12401.50&y1=-2132.00&res1=18.16&rot1=0.00) . We recommend using the GigaPan image to answer all the lab questions, since in a few cases specific areas of the maps are highlighted/outlined in black boxes. Always remember that when you adjust the magnification of a GigaPan map, you are also altering the horizontal scale bar! If for some reason the GigaPan map collection is giving you trouble, then you may go to the individual PDFs of the USGS topo maps linked below. The lab assignment contains references to these individual topographic maps East Brownsville, Texas (https://learn.vccs.edu/courses/561798/files/147274092/download? wrap=1) (https://learn.vccs.edu/courses/561798/files/147274092/download?download_frd=1) Paw Paw, West Virginia (https://learn.vccs.edu/courses/561798/files/147274102/download?wrap=1) (https://learn.vccs.edu/courses/561798/files/147274102/download?download_frd=1) Waldron, Arkansas (https://learn.vccs.edu/courses/561798/files/147274070/download?wrap=1) (https://learn.vccs.edu/courses/561798/files/147274070/download?download_frd=1) Red Leaf, Arkansas (https://learn.vccs.edu/courses/561798/files/147274076/download?wrap=1) (https://learn.vccs.edu/courses/561798/files/147274076/download?download_frd=1) Lake Scott, Kansas (https://learn.vccs.edu/courses/561798/files/147274096/download?wrap=1) (https://learn.vccs.edu/courses/561798/files/147274096/download?download_frd=1) Ennis, Montana (https://learn.vccs.edu/courses/561798/files/147274108/download?wrap=1) (https://learn.vccs.edu/courses/561798/files/147274108/download?download_frd=1) , and adjacent Fan Mountain, Montana (https://learn.vccs.edu/courses/561798/files/147274374/download?wrap=1) (https://learn.vccs.edu/courses/561798/files/147274374/download?download_frd=1)
11/25/23, 11:49 PM Module 11 Running Water Lab/Quiz: (Fall 2023) GOL 105 (E81A) - Physical Geology https://learn.vccs.edu/courses/561798/quizzes/4264047 2/29 * Some questions not yet graded Attempt History Attempt Time Score LATEST Attempt 1 18 minutes 32 out of 60 * Note: two different contour intervals exist on these two related maps Finally, this comparison image will be useful for answering questions about what stage of river landscape evolution you are observing on the maps: Complete the activity, entering your answers using the Module 11 Running Water Lab link. There is no time limit. You have up to three attempts to complete the assignment, but you must complete the entire assignment and submit it each time. The highest grade will be recorded in Grades. Grading Your assignment will be graded according to how many answers you get correct on the lab. There are 60 possible points, including two short "essay" questions and many multiple choice or fill-in-the-blank questions. Take the Quiz Again
11/25/23, 11:49 PM Module 11 Running Water Lab/Quiz: (Fall 2023) GOL 105 (E81A) - Physical Geology https://learn.vccs.edu/courses/561798/quizzes/4264047 3/29 Answers will be shown after your last attempt Score for this attempt: 32 out of 60 * Submitted Nov 25 at 11:48pm This attempt took 18 minutes. 2 / 2 pts Question 1 Map of East Brownsville, TX: What stage of fluvial landscape development is shown on this map? youth maturity old age rejuvenation 2 / 2 pts Question 2 Map of East Brownsville, TX: Why does the USA-Mexico boundary ( i.e. , the Rio Grande river) frequently change position? Because the river meanders from side to side. Because politicians redraw the border frequently. Because the river avulses (changes its position) from one braided channel to another.
11/25/23, 11:49 PM Module 11 Running Water Lab/Quiz: (Fall 2023) GOL 105 (E81A) - Physical Geology https://learn.vccs.edu/courses/561798/quizzes/4264047 4/29 Because the oxbow lakes migrate closer and closer to the main river channel over time. 0 / 2 pts Question 3 Incorrect Incorrect Map of East Brownsville, TX: Would this international boundary be more, or less stable (in terms of its physical position on the landscape), if base level was to drop? Less stable. Base level drop would lead to increased meandering. Less stable. Base level drop would flood the entire region. More stable. Base level drop would lead to an increase in oxbow lakes in the region. More stable. Base level drop would cause the river to incise, locking it in place on the landscape. 2 / 2 pts Question 4 Map of Paw Paw, WV (+MD): What channel type is shown here? straight meandering sinuous
11/25/23, 11:49 PM Module 11 Running Water Lab/Quiz: (Fall 2023) GOL 105 (E81A) - Physical Geology https://learn.vccs.edu/courses/561798/quizzes/4264047 5/29 braided 0 / 2 pts Question 5 Incorrect Incorrect Map of Paw Paw, WV (+MD): What stage of fluvial landscape development is shown on this map? youth maturity old age rejuvenation 0 / 2 pts Question 6 Incorrect Incorrect Map of Paw Paw, WV (+MD): Why are there no oxbow lakes associated with the meanders developed here? (Hint: note the magnitude of the elevation contours) Weird; an old age river system it should have oxbows... I don't get it. The rejuvenation has incised the river, "entrenching" the meanders into bedrock. They are no longer moving side to side over time. This river is too young to have yet developed any oxbows. This isn't a natural river pattern, but a human-constructed river channel shape.
11/25/23, 11:49 PM Module 11 Running Water Lab/Quiz: (Fall 2023) GOL 105 (E81A) - Physical Geology https://learn.vccs.edu/courses/561798/quizzes/4264047 6/29 2 / 2 pts Question 7 Map of Waldron, AR: The rings of bedrock in this region are composed of alternating layers of mudstone and quartz-rich sandstone. Which one makes up the ridges (not the valleys)? mudstone quartz-rich sandstone granite schist 0 / 2 pts Question 8 Incorrect Incorrect Map of Waldron, AR: The rings of bedrock in this region are composed of alternating layers of mudstone and quartz-rich sandstone. Which one makes up the valleys (not the ridges)? mudstone quartz-rich sandstone granite schist 0 / 2 pts Question 9 Incorrect Incorrect
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