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Match the following stream types with their descriptions:
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.):
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:
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:
Match the following statements with the fate of the American Chestnut:
Match the following stream features with their descriptions:
Match the following stream features with their descriptions:
Match the following stream features with their effects:
Match the following stream features with their effects:
Match the following stream features with their impacts on water quality:
Match the following stream features with their impacts on water quality:
Match the following statements with their descriptions:
Match the following statements with their descriptions:
What is the characteristic of a pool in a stream?
What is the characteristic of a pool in a stream?
What is the characteristic of a glide in a stream?
What is the characteristic of a glide in a stream?
Which macroinvertebrates are most sensitive to pollution according to Maryland DNR?
Which macroinvertebrates are most sensitive to pollution according to Maryland DNR?
What evidence of Paleoindian culture exists in western Maryland?
What evidence of Paleoindian culture exists in western Maryland?
What caused the drastic reduction in the American Chestnut population?
What caused the drastic reduction in the American Chestnut population?
Which stream type is characterized by a series of narrow channels separated by gravel bars?
Which stream type is characterized by a series of narrow channels separated by gravel bars?
What is a 'glide' in a stream?
What is a 'glide' in a stream?
What characterizes Type F streams?
What characterizes Type F streams?
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.
