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Which of the following is NOT one of the main areas of Earth science? geology, astrology, oceanography, astronomy

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astrology

Front

What powers the hydrologic cycle?

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the Sun

Front

Meanders are ____ on a river that is in its mature transportation stage.

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curves

Front

The ability of a stream to erode and transport materials depends largely on its ________.

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velocity

Front

the slope or steepness of a stream channel

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Gradient

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A stream that enters into another stream

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Tributary

Front

The ultimate base level for a stream is the

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Ocean

Front

Most streams carry the largest part of their load __

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in suspension

Front

The flat portion of a valley floor adjacent to a stream channel is called a ____.

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floodplain

Front

Which of the following would least likely be found in a wide valley? oxbow lake, meanders, rapids, a cutoff

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rapids