Vocab
Define: Divide
A ridge or other elevated region that separates watersheds.
How is surface water created?
Precipitation
What rivers are good for transportation?
Mature and Old rivers
How does water flow down a mountain?
Gravity
Define: Watershed
An area of land that drains into a particular river system.
How are streams formed?
Water flows and gravity
What are Youthful rivers good for?
Youthful Rivers are good for hydroelectric power and irrigation.
What is a channel?
A channel is generally long and narrow and is confined by banks and a stream bed.
Define: Mature river
a meandering river located at a low elevation
How do gullies become empty?
Gullies often become empty and dry after precipitation happens.
What do rivers do for aquifiers
They keep them full
What is a rejuvenated river?
a river with an increased stream gradient and power to erode
Define: Youthful River
a fast-flowing river, irregular river with a steep, V-shaped channel
What is the difference between hard and soft water?
The main difference between hard and soft water is the amount of minerals they contain
What are oxbow rivers?
River curves cut off from the main river form lakes or ponds.
How can a runoff harm a stream?
Runoff can harm a stream by carrying pollutants like sediment, chemicals, and excess nutrients from developed areas into the water body, causing issues like altered stream flow, habitat destruction, algal blooms, reduced oxygen levels, and potential harm to aquatic life due to toxicity.
What is the difference between an Old River and a Youthful River
An old river is slow-flowing and a youthful river is fast-flowing and irregular.
How can urban areas reduce harm to streams from runoff?
In urban areas, many topsoil and vegetation have already been replaced by man-made structures. These areas could reduce the destruction of soil and vegetation to help.
What are some of the longest rivers in the world?
The Mississippi and Amazon rivers
What is topography
The surface features of a place or region, known as a topography, determine the water drains from an area.