LT 6.4 – Freshwater & LT 6.5 – Karst Topography

What is the name of River #1?

• James River

• Potomac River

• York River

• Rappahannock River

What is the name of River #3?

• James River

• Potomac River

• York River

• Rappahannock River

Rivers are generally __________ than streams.

• Greater in depth and length

• Smaller in depth and length

• Greater in depth but shorter in length

• None of the above; as rivers and streams are the same thing.

What is an estuary?

• A semi enclosed body of water where freshwater meets ocean water

• A land locked body of freshwater shared between states

• A semi enclosed body of water where two oceans meet

• A body of water that has at least 3 rivers draining in to it

The diagram shows the formation of what surface water feature made as the river enters the sea?

• Delta

• Sinkhole

• Alluvial Fan

• Divide

Which of the states listed below does NOT drain into the Chesapeake Bay?

• Virginia

• West Virginia

• Kentucky

• Pennsylvania

What does groundwater naturally contain that allows it to dissolve limestone and form karst features?

• Hydrochloric acid

• Sulfuric acid

• Carbonic acid

• Citric acid

What is the name of River #2?

• James River

• Potomac River

• York River

• Rappahannock River

The diagram below shows a meandering stream. Points A, B, C, and D represent locations along the stream bottom. At which location is the greatest amount of sediment most likely being eroded rapidly?

• A

• B

• C

• D

The diagram below shows a meandering stream. Points A, B, C, and D represent locations along the stream bottom. At which location is the greatest amount of sediment most likely being deposited?

• A

• B

• C

• D