GEO #14

Question 1

Arkansas River Geography:

Answer 1

Origin & states passed through

Question 2

River Stages:

Answer 2

Upstream: V-shaped valley
Midstream: Flat valley with defined walls
Downstream: Extensive floodplain

Question 3

Stream Traits

Answer 3

Gradient Variation: Decreases downstream
Floodplain Width Change: Increases downstream
Valley Evolution: V-shaped to flat valley with floodplains

Question 4

Stream Processes:

Answer 4

Dominant Upstream Process: Downcutting
Expected Downstream Behavior: Lateral migration rates increase

Question 5

Gradient Calculation:

Answer 5

Formula: Difference in elevation / River length

Question 6

Topo Maps:

Answer 6

Upstream: Holy Cross, CO
Midstream: Pretty Hair, OK
Downstream: Cornerstone, AR
Details: Scale, Contour Interval, Stream Gradient, Floodplain width, Valley Stage