Laboratory Manual for Introductory Geology 4e

FIGURE 16.2 Types of arid regions.
(a) Landscape in Death Valley, in the Mojave Desert, California.
(b) Polar desert, Norway.
(c) Rocky desert, Utah.
EXERCISE 16.1
Comparing Arid and Humid Landscapes
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The four photographs on the next page show two typical arid landscapes (top) and two typical humid landscapes (bottom).
Examine the photos and answer the following questions:
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