A ________ Is a Prominent Angular Ridge Formed by the Differential

question 80

Multiple Choice

A ________ is a prominent angular ridge formed by the differential erosion of tilted, alternating hard and soft strata.

• A)mesa
• B)wadi
• C)hogback
• D)scarp face

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