stream erosion and deposition

Front

Which of the following statements is not true? Water causes more erosion on slopes without plants, Water flows from higher to lower ground, Faster water erodes more sediment, As water slows, smaller particles are deposited first

Back

As water slows, smaller particles are deposited first

Front

The steeper the slope, the ________ the stream.

Back

Faster

Front

Streams with steep gradients have a(n) _____ velocity than those with gentle gradients.

Back

Greater

Front

Floodplain

Back

The area near a river that floods when water levels get to be too high.

Front

The process when soil or rock are left or placed in a new location.

Back

Deposition

Front

Which particles will be transported by a stream moving at a velocity of 5 cm/s? Options: pebbles, sand, silt, and clay, only; sand, silt, and clay, only; silt and clay, only; clay, only.

Back

sand, silt, and clay, only

Front

Compared to the stream velocity between point X and point Y, the stream velocity between point Y and point Z is most likely...

Back

less, since the slope of the land decreases

Front

Erosion is most likely greatest at which locations? Options: A and B, B and C, C and D, D and A

Back

D and A

Front

Which two locations have the greatest stream velocities? Options: A and B, B and C, C and D, D and A

Back

D and A

Front

Which landform is produced at location E where the Mississippi River enters the Gulf of Mexico?

Back

delta