Section #: 9.2
Stream Development
Practice Test
1.
Water moves at the maximum velocity in the __________ of a straight stream and the __________ of a meander.
a.
center, outside
b.
center, inside
c.
bottom, bottom
d.
side, outside
Hint
2.
The renewed downcutting of a streambed is called __________.
a.
erosion
b.
deposition
c.
rejuvenation
d.
eutrophication
Hint
3.
What do USGS gauging stations directly measure?
a.
water levels of streams
b.
amount of dissolved material
c.
discharge of a stream
d.
quality of watersheds
Hint
4.
What confines the water of a stream?
a.
delta
b.
headwater
c.
meander
d.
stream banks
5.
__________ are depositional features formed at the bases of slopes.
a.
Oxbow lakes
b.
Meanders
c.
Stream channels
d.
Alluvial fans
Hint
6.
Where does water accumulate to supply a stream?
a.
delta
b.
stream channel
c.
headwaters
d.
mouth
7.
The amount of material in suspension is dependent upon the __________ of the stream water.
a.
stream channel
b.
volume and velocity
c.
bed load
d.
solutes
8.
What is the relative speed of the stream shown in the figure?
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a.
fast
b.
standstill
c.
very fast
d.
slow
Hint
