Question

    Which type of drainage pattern is characterized by

    streams that resemble branches of a tree?
    A Radial Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Dendritic Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Centripetal Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Trellis Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    A dendritic drainage pattern is where streams join together into larger tributaries, much like the limbs and branches of a tree, typically developing in regions with a consistent slope and similar underlying material.

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