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?

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