The Drainage Characteristic of Most Deserts, in Which Streams Dry

question 40

Short Answer

The drainage characteristic of most deserts, in which streams dry up and do not have enough water to become integrated and reach outside their drainage areas, is called ____________________ drainage.

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Definitions:

Radiograph

An image created using radiation, typically X-rays, to visualize the internal structure of an object or body.

Radiopaque

Having the property of absorbing X-rays, and therefore visible on an X-ray image.

Radionuclide

A radioactive isotope of an element, used in medical imaging, cancer treatment, and various industries for tracing, dating, and research.

Radiolucent

Descriptive of a material or tissue that allows the passage of X-rays or other forms of radiation, appearing dark on the radiograph.