Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
9th Edition
ISBN: 9780134746241
Author: Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa
Publisher: PEARSON
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as exemplified in Figure 1. The shaded area in Figure 1 shows you where the ridges are located in this area. To help you answer the following questions, use this shaded pattern to determine which slopes on the map's face in a generally southerly direction and which slopes face in the northerly direction.
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Transcribed Image Text:as exemplified in Figure 1. The shaded area in Figure 1 shows you where the ridges are located in this area. To help you answer the following questions, use this shaded pattern to determine which slopes on the map's face in a generally southerly direction and which slopes face in the northerly direction.
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