Unconsolidated Halen Case Study

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1. What is the factor responsible for the shape of this pile of unconsolidated gravel?

____________________________________
2. In the diagram at right, which letter represents the: aquitard: _____ aquifer: _____

3. If a well is drilled at C, the well would be: (circle correct answer)
a. artesian b. unconfined c. inclined d. a dry hole
4. Examine the rock on the desk in the front of class.
Would it make a good aquifer? Why or why not?
5a. Draw on the photo at left where an ox-bow lake is most likely to form.

b. Briefly explain the processes that will have to happen to create it.
For each of the next 3 photos, tell what type of mass wasting has taken place and answer the questions provided. Some or all of the following terms may be useful:

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