G5A U6 Effects of Flowing Water

In this experiment, what is changing?

• slope (height of soil)

• amount of soil

• kind of water

• amount of water

In this experiment, what is NOT changing?

• slope (height of soil)

• amount of soil

• kind of water

• amount of water

Which has FASTER flowing water?

• B

• C

• both

Which has FASTER transportation of water and soil?

• B

• C

• both

Which has HEAVIER erosion?

• B

• C

• both

Which of the following is/are TRUE about normal river and river during heavy rain or typhoon?

• the amount of river water INCREASED

• the appearance of the river bed DID NOT CHANGE

• the speed of flowing water is FASTER

• the color of the river water DID NOT CHANGE

Flowing water can wash away the land.

The effect of water is called__________.

• erosion

• transportation

• accumulation

Flowing water carries away soil and stones. The water can be fast or slow.

The effect of water is called__________.

• erosion

• transportation

• accumulation

Soil and stones that have been carried away collect near the river banks, and in flat and wide lands.

The effect of water is called__________.

• erosion

• transportation

• accumulation

Which of the following is TRUE about Sabo dam in Yamagata?

• The stairs stop erosion and the flow of stones.

• It stops a huge amount of water from flowing.

• It collects rainwater. They can also control the level of river water by opening and closing the dam door.