Practice Definition Of Rivers And Streams (5.3.1)

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Question 1.
Define a river?
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Think about where rivers usually start.
Question 2.
What is the smaller version of a river called?
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Consider a river's smaller branch.
3Question 3.
What is the primary function of a river's drainage basin?
- To support aquatic life
- To manage sediment
- To collect water from precipitation and tributaries
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Think about what happens when it rains.
4Question 4.
True or False: Deltas are formed from erosion.
- True
- False
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Recall the processes of erosion and deposition.
Question 5.
Describe how a river's characteristics change from its source to its mouth. Include examples of how erosion and deposition contribute to these changes.
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Consider the terrain and the effects of speed on sediment transport.
Question 6.
Examine the impacts of human activities on river ecosystems. Provide at least two examples of how these activities can alter the natural flow or health of a river.
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Look for both direct alterations and indirect consequences.

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