Chapter 16 Vocab

Question 1

Define Stream:

Answer 1

Flowing water that follows a distinct course over land

Question 2

Define Elevation Profile:

Answer 2

description of changing elevation

Question 3

Define Stream Gradient:

Answer 3

stream height

Question 4

Define stream mouth:

Answer 4

Where it flows into a lake,pond, ocean or other stream

Question 5

Define Base Level:

Answer 5

Same as sea level, but not always

Question 6

Define erosion:

Answer 6

gradual breaking down of sediments

Question 7

Define Cross-Section:

Answer 7

Narrow, v-shaped sections are typical of high gradient, fast flowing

Question 8

Define Tributaries:

Answer 8

smaller stream, feeds into larger streams

Question 9

Define stream system:

Answer 9

A stream and all its tributaries

Question 10

Define Drainage Basin:

Answer 10

the land that a stream drains into

Question 11

Define Basin Divide:

Answer 11

Anything that separates one stream’s drainage basin from another

Question 12

Define waterfall:

Answer 12

extreme rapids

Question 13

Define meanders:

Answer 13

development of wide, looping bends in a stream