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How might the loose soil the river deposits on the land affect plant life on the north China plain?

The loose soil deposited by the river on the North China Plain can provide fertile nutrients for the plant life, promoting growth and productivity. However, it can also lead to erosion and waterlogging issues if not managed properly, impacting plant roots and overall ecosystem health in the long run. It is essential to strike a balance between the benefits and challenges posed by the deposited soil to sustain healthy plant life on the North China Plain.


How will erosion affect a mountain range?

Erosion will cause the tops of mountains to become rounded after an extremely long time. An example of a new mountain range, with little erosion, would be the Himalayas in south-central Asia. An example of an eroded mountain range would be the Appalachians in eastern United States.


Are deep sea trenches vast underwater mountain chains?

No, deep sea trenches are not underwater mountain chains. Deep sea trenches are long, narrow depressions in the ocean floor formed by tectonic plate activity, while underwater mountain chains, known as mid-ocean ridges, are long mountain ranges on the ocean floor where tectonic plates are spreading apart.


What is a folded up mountain?

A folded mountain is a type of mountain that forms when tectonic plates collide, causing layers of rock to buckle and fold. This folding process can create long, ridged mountain ranges with distinctive folds and faults in the rock layers. The Appalachian Mountains in the eastern United States are a well-known example of folded mountains.


Is there a difference between a 100 year flood plain and a flood plain?

The flood plain of a river is an area very near the river which floods regularly, generally every 1 to 2 years. The 100-year flood plain is a larger area which has a 1 in 100 chance of flooding in any given year. Over the long term this would average out to a flood every century.