Physical Geography Using Google Maps 1. Using Google Maps™, pan your map to (36.184907, -116.932074) coordinates. Zoom out from this area some and by looking at the aerial image of this region, what desert landform makes up the darker colors as seen on the alluvial fan?
2. Continuing with your analysis of the area located in Question 1, what do the linear markings on the faces of the fans represent? 3. Still continuing with your analysis of the alluvial fan in Google Maps™, follow the fan up to the edge of the mountain. Does it appear that erosion or deposition has been more prominent at the top of the fan? Explain your reasoning. 4. Zooming out on your Google Maps™ location, does it appear that the alluvial fans in the area are creating a bajada? 5. Finishing your analysis in Google Maps™, suggest a reason as to why the sizes of alluvial fans in the region vary in size. 6. Using Google Maps™, pan your map to (36.612983, -117.112311) coordinates. Zoom out from this area some and by looking at the aerial image of this region, what kind of sand dunes appear to be most common in this dune field? Explain your answer. 7. From which direction does the prevailing wind blow for the sand dunes identified in Question 7 and which way will the sand dunes continue to progress? 8. Using Google Maps™, pan your map to (36.461101, -117.459586) coordinates. Zoom out from this area some and by looking at the aerial image of this region, what kind of sand dunes appear to be most common in this dune field? Explain your answer. 9.From which direction does the prevailing wind blow for the sand dunes identified in Question 8 and which way will the sand dunes continue to progress?
