DRAINAGE PATTERNS

The drainage patterns of a stream system (a network of streams and tributaries) depend largely on the topography on the land as well as the structure of the underlying bedrock. Areas subject to faulting often produce rectangular drainage patterns, while areas with folded topography (mountains) often have trellis drainage patterns. Volcanoes typically form radial drainage patterns. Dendritic drainage patterns are common in areas with non-porous, impermeable bedrock.
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GE.png Uncheck and collapse the WATERSHEDS AND DRAINAGE DENSITY folder. Check the DRAINAGE PATTERNS folder.


GE.png Expand the DRAINAGE PATTERNS folder. Double-click and select Drainage pattern 1.

Question 18: Identify Drainage pattern 1:

Now that you have identified Drainage pattern 1, double-click and select drainage patterns 2 to 5 to identify them.


Question 19: Identify Drainage pattern 2:

Question 20: Identify Drainage pattern 3:

Question 21: Identify Drainage pattern 4:

Question 22: Identify Drainage pattern 5:

GE.png Condense and uncheck the DRAINAGE PATTERNS folder