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If a drainage basin exhibits a Mean Bifurcation Ratio significantly greater than 5, what can be inferred about the terrain?

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1The terrain is completely characterized by gentle slopes and high infiltration.
2The drainage network is strongly controlled by geological structural disturbances.✓
3The basin is extremely young and structurally unbranched.
4The underlying rock type is highly homogeneous and uniform.

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The drainage network is strongly controlled by geological structural disturbances.

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