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river system
river system key terms
Term | Definition |
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what is a river system. | A river and all its tributaries make up the river system. |
What is a meander. | The S shaped turn in the river. |
Particles of rock and soil are called. | Sediments. |
When a river splits into two or more branches it is called a. | Fork. |
A round deep hole is usually found at or near the headwaters is a. | Canyon. |
Erosion occurs if. | sediment moves. |
What is a channel | when a section of a river is wide and fast open. |
land surrounding a river is called a. | flood plain. |
A river valley is made by. | Glaciers |
What are tributaries. | A small river feeding into larger rivers. |
TRUE OR FALSE? A delta is located at the end of a river. | TRUE |
TRUE OR FALSE? A mouth of the river is located where it begins. | FALSE |
TRUE OR FALSE? A river system is the movement of the sediment. | FALSE |
TRUE OR FALSE? A source is located near the headwaters. | TRUE |
TRUE OR FALSE? A meander is a part of every river. | FALSE |
TRUE OR FALSE? A meander is a S shaped turn in the river. | TRUE |
TRUE OR FALSE? A source is a spot that supplies the river. | TRUE |
TRUE OR FALSE? A dam is used to alter the path of a river. | TRUE |
TRUE OR FALSE? A delta could be considered a beach. | TRUE |