5 Questions
What is the primary factor controlling how much sediment a stream can carry?
The discharge (the volume of water moving in the river per time)
Why do slot canyons form in dry climates like Utah, and not in Virginia?
Dry climate in Utah leads to flash flooding and rapid erosion
What is the primary process of erosion responsible for creating slot canyons?
Rain carrying sand down and tearing into the rock
Why does sea level rise globally, but locally there are significant differences?
Land is popping up in some areas and sinking in others
What geologic and climate conditions created vast water resources with as much as 1200 feet of saturated thickness?
Glacial melting and tectonic plate movement
Test your knowledge of geology and environmental hazards with this quiz. Explore topics such as mass wasting hazards, flood fatalities, stream channels, and sediment transport in rivers.
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