Rivers and Streams

Where the river empties out?

• Ecosystem

• Watershed

• Drainage basin

• River mouth

Which of the following is a biotic component of a ecosystem?

• Turtle

• Sunlight

• Soil

• Rocks

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

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A meander that is cut off from the rest of the river is called a(n)

• Cowbell pond

• Oxbow lake

• Horsepen swamp

• Divide

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Where would a river most likely have cooler water temperatures?

• Near the mouth

• Near the source

• In an oxbow lake

• In a meander

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

A place consisting of all the living and non-living things in a given area

• Ecosystem

• Groundwater

• Puddles

• Drainage water

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

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A bend in a river is called a

• Slope

• Bed

• Oxbow

• Meander

What do the numbers on a topographic map show?

• Zip codes

• Elevation above sea level

• Populations

• Addresses

What three factors are shown on a topographic map?

• Relief

  Slope

  Vegetation

• Elevation

  Streets

  Water

• Signs

  Buildings

  Air masses

• Elevation

  Relief

  Slope

Lines on a topographic map that are close together show what kind of slope?

• Rolling

• Flat

• Steep

• Positive

A small stream that flows into a larger stream or river is called a

• Waterfall

• River mouth

• Rill

• Tributary