The Primary Stream Fed by Tributaries Within a Dendritic Drainage

question 58

Multiple Choice

The primary stream fed by tributaries within a dendritic drainage network is termed a ________ stream.

• A) lead
• B) trunk
• C) taproot
• D) pirate

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Definitions:

Styloid Process

A slender pointed piece of bone just below the ear, serving as an anchor point for muscles associated with the tongue and larynx.

Mandibular Condyle

The rounded end of the mandible (jawbone) that articulates with the temporal bone to form the temporomandibular joint.

External Acoustic Meatus

The passage leading from the outer ear to the eardrum, also known as the external auditory canal.

Jugular Foramen

A large opening in the base of the skull that allows for the passage of the jugular vein and several important nerves.