12 Questions
What is the dominant erosional process on continental land surfaces?
Fluvial processes
What are the main types of overland flow erosion mentioned in the text?
Infiltration excess, saturation overland flow, Hortonian overland flow
What is the main factor controlling stream erosion processes?
Stream velocity
What is the relationship described by the Hjulström Curve?
River velocity and particle size
What is the approximate percentage of sediment transported by rivers globally?
95%
Which factor contributes to the formation of an Oxbow Lake?
Flood Deposition
What does a decrease in sediment supply result in?
Steeper stream bed
What contributes to the formation of Waterfalls and Rapids in a stream?
Upstream erosion zone
What is a characteristic of fluvial processes in arid climates?
Deep water table
What results from crustal unloading in fluvial processes?
Isostatic compensation
What contributes to the complexity and reality in the geographic cycle?
Bedrock resistance varies
What is a characteristic of fluvial processes in arid climates?
Alluvial deposits and fans
Test your knowledge of fluvial systems with this quiz covering the erosional processes, sediment transportation, and landscape development by rivers and streams. Explore the formation of valleys and the role of fluvial processes in shaping continental land surfaces.
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