Question

Headward Erosion – Canyonlands National Park, UT. In this view from Grand View Point in Canyonlands National Park, three stream branches (the middle one is labeled with the placemark) are experiencing headward erosion. Headward erosion allows streams to lengthen in the upstream direction. As seen from this viewpoint, in which direction (right or left) are the streams lengthening? Choose one: right (west) left (east)

Answer 1

The streams in the view from Grand View Point in Canyonlands National Park are lengthening right (west) due to headward erosion.

Step-by-step explanation:

Headward erosion is a process by which streams lengthen in the upstream direction. In the view from Grand View Point in Canyonlands National Park, three stream branches are experiencing headward erosion. To determine the direction in which the streams are lengthening, you can observe the landscape. From this viewpoint, if the middle stream branch is labeled and visible, you can determine that the streams are lengthening right (west). This means that the streams are extending towards the right side of the view, in a westerly direction.

Answer 2

right (west)

Step-by-step explanation:

Headward Erosion – Canyonlands National Park, UT. In this view from Grand View Point in Canyonlands National Park, three stream branches (the middle one is labeled with the placemark) are experiencing headward erosion. Headward erosion allows streams to lengthen in the upstream direction. As seen from this viewpoint, the streams lengthening in the right (west) direction