Chapter 9 Solutions

Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)

Ch. 9.1 - Indicate whether you think the following...Ch. 9.1 - Name the four deserts found in the United States.Ch. 9.2 - On the Antelope Peak topographic map, draw a line...Ch. 9.2 - Prob. 2A Ch. 9.2 - Prob. 3A Ch. 9.2 - Prob. 4A Ch. 9.2 - Prob. 5A Ch. 9.2 - Prob. 6A Ch. 9.2 - Prob. 8A Ch. 9.2 - Prob. 9A

Ch. 9.3 - What percentage of Earths land surface do glaciers...Ch. 9.3 - Identify two locations where ice sheets are...Ch. 9.3 - Briefly compare an ice sheet to a valley glacier.Ch. 9.4 - As a glacier retreats, it sometimes stalls and...Ch. 9.4 - On Figure 9.7, label an area covered by ground...Ch. 9.4 - On Figure 9.7, fill in the appropriate blanks with...Ch. 9.4 - Which area is composed of stratified drift: the...Ch. 9.5 - After examining the map and stereogram, draw a...Ch. 9.5 - What evidence on the map indicates that portions...Ch. 9.5 - Is the general topography of the land in Sections...Ch. 9.5 - Is the area that coincides with Kettle Moraine...Ch. 9.5 - The feature labeled A on the map is a long ridge...Ch. 9.5 - The streamlined, asymmetrical hills composed of...Ch. 9.5 - Prob. 8A Ch. 9.5 - Using the features labeled B in Figure 9.10 as a...Ch. 9.5 - What is the likely location of the outwash plain...Ch. 9.5 - Label the area covered by ground moraine.Ch. 9.5 - What term is applied to the numerous almost...Ch. 9.6A - How does a glacier change the shape and depth of a...Ch. 9.6A - How is an arte different from a horn?Ch. 9.6A - Briefly describe the changes that occur in...Ch. 9.6B - Identify the glacial feature indicated by each of...Ch. 9.6B - A tarn is a lake that forms in a cirque. Of the...Ch. 9.6B - The feature marked G on the map is a depositional...Ch. 9.6B - Explain how Turquoise Lake likely formed....Ch. 9.6B - Use Figure 9.14 to draw a topographic profile...Ch. 9.6B - Describe the shape of Lake Fork Valley, based on...Ch. 9.6B - Prob. 7A Ch. 9 - Name the area of the United States that is...Ch. 9 - Identify the feature shown by the arrows in Figure...Ch. 9 - List some prominent features found in mountainous...Ch. 9 - Toward what general direction does the landscape...Ch. 9 - If you were working in the field, explain how you...Ch. 9 - Prob. 6LR Ch. 9 - What reason did you give for the formation of...Ch. 9 - Use Figure 9.16 an image of Alaskas Bear Glacier,...Ch. 9 - What type of glacier is shown In Figure 9.17?Ch. 9 - Use Figure 9.18 to complete the following. a....

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