GEO 3329 COOPER EXAM 2 2023/2024

GEO 3329 COOPER EXAM 2 2023/2024 How does drainage occur in the hyphenated drainage basins near the Texas coast? (Neches-Trinity or Brazos-Colorado) - ANSWER-Either into one of the names basins or into the Gulf of Mexico What drainage basin are the Sulphur River and the Cypress Creek basin ultimately a part of? - ANSWER-The Red River What is internal drainage? What region does the small area of internal drainage occur? - ANSWER-Internal drainage means that it does not flow into the gulf or pacific. The basin and range province. Why does all external drainage from Texas ultimately end up in the Gulf of Mexico? - ANSWER-The general direction of flow is to the southeast due to being east of the continental divide What are the main reasons that the Rio Grande started running dry at the mouth in the early 2000s? - ANSWER-Extensive use in Texas and Mexico cause intermittent flow. Irrigation diversion. What nut inspired the name of the Nueces River? - ANSWER-Pecans Which two spring-fed tributaries the join the San Antonio River? What currently provides the flow of the San Antonio River? - ANSWER-Medina River and Cibolo Creek. Wells. What river, that is created by the largest spring complex in Texas, is considered to be the shortest names river in the US? What river does it empty into? - ANSWER-The Comal. The Guadalupe. Why does the Guadalupe have a flow rate that is attractive for hydroelectric development? - ANSWER-It has the 2nd largest spring complex in Texas Why is the Lavaca River's flow intermittent? - ANSWER-It is not spring-fed and neither is its main tributaries