6.14.1 - Pediments and Pediplains
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Define a pediment in your own words.
💡 Hint: Think about the base of a mountain and its slope.
What is a pediplain?
💡 Hint: Consider the end result of mountain erosion.
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What is a pediment?
💡 Hint: Consider the shape and location of the feature.
True or False: Pediplains are formed through the erosion of mountains.
💡 Hint: Think about the definition of pediplains.
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Analyze a landscape that contains both pediments and pediplains. What processes contributed to their formation, and what might this indicate about the climate over time?
💡 Hint: Consider how moisture levels influence erosion rates.
Discuss how the formation of pediplains might affect local ecosystems and human activities in arid regions.
💡 Hint: Think about the balance between flat land and its suitability for farming versus water resources.
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