ES Sem 1 Final Study Guide

Front

Which of the following is NOT one of the main areas of Earth science? geology, astrology, oceanography, astronomy

Back

astrology

Front

What powers the hydrologic cycle?

Back

the Sun

Front

Meanders are ____ on a river that is in its mature transportation stage.

Back

curves

Front

The ability of a stream to erode and transport materials depends largely on its ________.

Back

velocity

Front

the slope or steepness of a stream channel

Back

Gradient

Front

A stream that enters into another stream

Back

Tributary

Front

The ultimate base level for a stream is the

Back

Ocean

Front

Most streams carry the largest part of their load __

Back

in suspension

Front

The flat portion of a valley floor adjacent to a stream channel is called a ____.

Back

floodplain

Front

Which of the following would least likely be found in a wide valley? oxbow lake, meanders, rapids, a cutoff

Back

rapids