Stream Velocity and Erosion Quiz

During a field trip, Harper observed that the ____________ the slope of the riverbank, the ____________ the stream velocity.

As the slope of the hill that Maya is skiing down becomes flatter, her velocity decreases.

During a field trip in the Rocky Mountains, Ava observed that young streams flowing down the steep slopes move at ____________ velocity.

Young streams like the ones near Sophia's farm erode; they cut into the land.

During a field trip to a national park, Luna, along with her classmates Zoe and Avery, observed that young streams create ____________ valleys.

While studying geography, Liam observed that old streams meander, which means they _____.

Old Streams move slowly over flat land.

During a field trip along the river, Priya noticed that erosion occurs along the ____________ curves of a riverbank.

Elijah observed the process by which sediments are deposited after being carried by erosion during a field trip.

In a river sedimentation experiment, William observed that heavier particles get put down first.