5 Questions
Where are deltas typically formed?
At a river's mouth where the sediment enters slower moving water
What is the term for the solid matter carried by a stream?
Sediment
What type of deposit is an alluvial fan?
Sloping fan-shaped deposit found in the middle course of a river
What does higher turbidity in a stream indicate?
Larger stream load
What determines the velocity of a river or stream?
Discharge features, slope, and shape of the stream channel
Test your knowledge about streams, sediment deposition, and the factors affecting sediment transport in this quiz. Learn about the different types of sediments, stream velocity, and the process of deposition.
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