Rivers and Streams Notes

Rivers and Streams Notes

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Flashcard

Science

11th Grade

Hard

NGSS
MS-ESS2-4, MS-LS2-4, MS-ESS3-2

+2

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are flood plains?

Back

Flood plains are generally flat areas adjacent to rivers and streams that are prone to flooding.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is another term for a drainage basin?

Back

A drainage basin is also known as a watershed.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does stream order increase?

Back

Stream order increases when tributaries with the same order number confluence.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a confluence?

Back

A confluence is the point where two flowing bodies of water join.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which order of stream is the fastest moving?

Back

Order 1 streams are the fastest moving.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Define a levee.

Back

A levee is an embankment built to prevent the overflow of a river.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a tributary?

Back

A tributary is a smaller stream or river that flows into a larger one.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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