Erosion and Deposition in Middle School Rivers

At which point does the greatest stream erosion occur?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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Why is the streambank on the outside of this meander steeper than the streambank on the inside of this meander?

• faster water causing erosion

• slower water causing erosion

• faster water causing deposition

• slower water causing deposition

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The greatest stream velocities are found closest to points

• A and B

• B and C

• C and D

• D and A

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A river's current carries sediments into the ocean. Which sediment size will most likely be deposited in deeper water farthest from the shore?

• pebbles

• clay

• silt

• sand

At which two locations would the stream most likely be the deepest?

• A and B

• B and C

• C and D

• D and A

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What is the name of the largest sediment that can be transported by a stream moving at a velocity of 100 centimeters per second (cm/s)?

• silt

• sand

• pebbles

• cobbles

Which two locations have the greatest stream velocities?

• A and B

• B and C

• C and D

• D and A

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Erosion is most likely greatest at locations

• A and B

• B and C

• C and D

• D and A

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The image below shows a point bar and a cut-bank of a meander. What happens to sediments at these locations?

• Sediments are deposited on a point bar and on a cut-bank.

• Sediments are eroded from a point bar and from a cut-bank.

• Sediments are eroded from a point bar and deposited on a cut-bank.

• Sediments are eroded from a cut-bank and deposited on a point bar.

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During a flood, a mountain stream is carrying clay, silt, sand, and pebbles. The streambed and particle sizes are shown below. Which sediments will most likely be deposited first when the stream slows down?

• Pebbles

• Sand

• Silt

• Clay