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Match the following stream types with their descriptions:
Type A = Youthful streams that are actively down-cutting their channels and tend to be relatively straight Type B = Streams with a step-pool morphology consisting of a series of pools connected by rapids and waterfalls Type C = Streams that typically flow into wide and relatively low-gradient U-shaped glaciated valleys Type D = Streams with a braided pattern, characterized by a series of narrow channels separated by gravel bars
Match the following stream types with their descriptions (cont.):
Type E = Streams occupying a wide, flat flood plain with a low gradient and developing a sinuous flow pattern Type F = Streams similar to Type E but with a higher sinuosity and a more exaggerated meandering pattern Type G = Well-developed meandering rivers Type A = Streams that are relatively straight and ungraded
Match the following terms with their definitions in a stream:
Glide = A smooth, uninterrupted flow of water over a shallow area of the stream Riffle = A shallow, fast-moving and turbulent section of the stream characterized by rough water and small waves
Match the following statements with the fate of the American Chestnut:
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Match the following stream features with their descriptions:
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Match the following stream features with their effects:
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Match the following stream features with their impacts on water quality:
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Match the following statements with their descriptions:
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What is the characteristic of a pool in a stream?
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What is the characteristic of a glide in a stream?
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Which macroinvertebrates are most sensitive to pollution according to Maryland DNR?
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What evidence of Paleoindian culture exists in western Maryland?
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What caused the drastic reduction in the American Chestnut population?
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Which stream type is characterized by a series of narrow channels separated by gravel bars?
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What is a 'glide' in a stream?
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What characterizes Type F streams?
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Study Notes
Stream Characteristics
- A pool in a stream is characterized by deep, slow-moving water with little turbulence.
- A glide in a stream is characterized by smooth, fast-moving water with little turbulence.
Stream Types
- Type F streams are characterized by a series of narrow channels separated by gravel bars.
American Chestnut
- The American Chestnut population drastically reduced due to a factor that caused its decline.
- The decline of the American Chestnut population also affected the Paleoindian culture in western Maryland.
Macroinvertebrates
- According to Maryland DNR, certain macroinvertebrates are most sensitive to pollution.
Stream Features
- Various stream features have different effects on water quality.
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Test your knowledge about the decline of the American Chestnut with this quiz. Explore the history, impact, and factors contributing to the dramatic reduction of the once-dominant tree species in North America.