Fluvial Processes and Watersheds

Front

Which process involves large boulders and rocks being rolled along the river bed?

Back

Traction

Front

Which Process involves small pebbles and stones being bounced along the river bed?

Back

Saltation

Front

Small particles such as sand and silt are usually transported:

Back

in suspension

Front

Particles suspended in the water rubbing against a river bed/bank or cliff is what type of erosion?

Back

Abrasion

Front

Which type of erosion involves rocks knocking together within the plunge pool of a waterfall, becoming smaller and rounder?

Back

Attrition

Front

Deposition is caused by...

Back

Moving water losing energy.

Front

Erosion occurs on the _________ bend of meanders.

Back

outer

Front

Point bars are deposited _____________

Back

on the inside of a meander bend

Front

Which one of the following generally decreases downstream along the length of a stream? channel width, velocity, gradient, channel depth

Back

velocity

Front

At a bend in a river, _________ occurs on the outside of the bend and ________ occurs on the inside of the bend.

Back

erosion..... deposition