Which of the Following Statements About Stream Drainage Patterns Is

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about stream drainage patterns is NOT true?

• A) A dendritic drainage pattern occurs in areas with newly exposed coastal muds and massive plutonic igneous or metamorphic rocks.
• B) A rectangular drainage pattern occurs in areas that are nearly flat, such as the Midwestern and Great Plains states.
• C) A trellis drainage pattern occurs in areas containing narrow valleys separated by parallel ridges.
• D) A radial drainage pattern occurs around topographic peaks, such as young volcanic cones.

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