Stream Age and Deposition

Front

This stream flows quickly through the valley. Makes a V shaped eventually deepening a widening the channel.

Back

New stream

Front

The Flow is slower and STARTS to meander and curve through the valley

Back

Mature stream

Front

This stream flows the slowest through a wide flat floodplain

Back

Old stream

Front

Which shows the correct age for the Stream Types 1, 2, and 3? Type 1- Youngest Type 2- Mature Type 3- Oldest

Back

Type 1- Youngest, Type 2- Mature, Type 3- Oldest

Front

What river feature does this image show? Options: Meander, Oxbow Lake, Tributary, Headwaters

Back

Oxbow Lake

Front

Where will there be the most erosion? A, B, C, D

Back

B

Front

Where is the water in the river moving the slowest?

Back

D

Front

Deposition is when ...

Back

Sediments and materials are dropped along the river.

Front

Which of the following is NOT very typical of a youthful stage of a river?
waterfalls,
rapids,
steep slope,
meanders

Back

meanders