Chapter 16- Running Water Flashcards
1
Q
The skipping and bouncing of sediment in stream is called
A
Saltation
2
Q
The DEPOSITION refers to the ________ of a meander
A
Outside
3
Q
EROSION refers to the ________ of a meander
A
Inside
4
Q
Fan-shaped deposits of sediments at the base of mountain fronts
A
Alluvial fans
5
Q
Drainage patterns. Most common (treelike)
A
Dendritic
6
Q
Largest river by discharge
A
Amazon River