Earth: An Introduction to Physical Geology (12th Edition)

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Chapter 19 - Section 19.3 - Basin and Range: The Evolution of a Desert Landscape - Concept Checks - Page 581: 2

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The evolution of a mountainous desert typically involves three stages: youth, maturity, and old age. In the youth stage, the landscape features rugged mountains with steep slopes and narrow canyons. As the desert enters the maturity stage, the mountains erode, and the canyons widen, creating a more gently sloping terrain. In the old age stage, the landscape is characterized by extensive erosion, flattened mountain remnants, and broad basins.

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