A trellis drainage pattern is characterized by: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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A trellis drainage pattern is characterized by:

A. Small tributaries flowing into larger parallel streams

B. Streams flowing outwards from a central point

C. Streams flowing in a straight line and meeting at right angles

D. A pattern resembling the branches of a tree

Answer: Option A

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A trellis drainage pattern has smaller tributaries flowing into larger parallel streams, typically found in areas with alternating hard and soft rocks.[reference:70]

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