Name Chapter 11 Investigation Worksheet, page 1 To complete this worksheet, see

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Name Chapter 11 Investigation Worksheet, page 1 To complete this worksheet, see the instructions in the textbook (Chapter 11 Investigation) Table 1. Landscape Features and Geologic Setting Observations: Read the descriptions in your textbook (Chapter 11 Investigation) about this place and think about what the descriptions imply about shoreline processes, sources of fresh water and other natural resources, and other aspects that might be important. Features and Processes: On Table 2, identify the types of features you interpret to be present and what type of processes are likely associated with each feature Implications for a Port or Settlement: Consider the features and processes to decide the best sites for a port and for a settlement. On the map, write the letter (P) for the best site for a port and (S) for the best site for a settlement, There is not a single best choice, but be prepared to describe your reasoning and defend your choice Copyright © McGraw-Hill Education, permission required for reproduction or display.

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Locatilon Feature Process and implication Cliffs along western coast(left side of Island) Sea cliffs, Waterfalls, Canyons, comman in landescape form In geology, a Cliff is veritcal and or nearly vertical, rock exposure. Cliffs are formed as erosion landform by the process of weaterhing and erosion. Cliffs are comman on coast, in mountainous area, escarpment along river. Flat bench above west coast Land ward flat coast The shoreface (or under water plart form) on flat coast above coast Delta on notrhern coast Estuary, lake, reservoir Delta is landform from depostion of sediments carried by river as the flow leaves its mouth and enter slower moving or standing water North shore Shore line like Ocean, Sea or Lake A shore or shore line is the fringe of land at the age of large body of water, such as ocean, Sea or lake Embayments along the eastern coast Fine and coarse sediments depostion Embayment, a way or conformation resembling a way along the eastern coast. Ridge of sand and djacent island along the south coast Ridge are usually termed as hills or mountainous, Mid antaltic ridges A ridge is geological feature consisting of a chain of mountains or hills that from a continious elevated crest for some distance.

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