Most Public Rangelands Are in Poor Condition Due to

question 11

Multiple Choice

Most public rangelands are in poor condition due to

• A)excessive populations of wild ungulates.
• B)overcrowding of private livestock.
• C)too many publicly owned animals on public lands.
• D)excessive urban settlement in the West.
• E)the lack of water.

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Definitions:

Point Bar

A series of low, arcuate ridges of sand and gravel deposited on the inside of a stream bend or meander.

Load Of Sediment

The amount of sediment transported by a fluid, often water or wind, measured over a specific period.

Landslides

Sudden and rapid movement of a large amount of earth material, such as rock and soil, down a slope due to gravity.

Sinuosity

The amount a river or stream channel curves for a given length.