running water Flashcards
1
Q
The ________ describes the path water takes as it moves between the land, the ocean, and the atmosphere.
A
Hydrologic Cycle
2
Q
What percentage of Earth’s water is in the form of seawater?
A
97.2%
3
Q
________ is the area at the headwaters of a stream where most of the sediment is derived.
A
sediment Production
4
Q
Which of the following particle sizes is most likely to make up a stream’s suspended load?
A
Silt
5
Q
________ is the maximum load of solid particles a stream can transport per unit time.
A
Capacity
6
Q
In which part of a stream’s course would one typically find bedrock channels?
A
Headwaters
7
Q
What is the ultimate base level?
A
Sea level
