10 Questions
What did Jenny like to pour over her mashed potato mountain?
Gravy
According to Jenny's grandfather, what does a river flow into?
Ocean or lake
What is the beginning of a river or stream called?
Source
How are rivers and streams formed?
From rain, other bodies of water, or melting snow and glaciers
What do rivers form when they flow down steep slopes?
Rapids or waterfalls
What is erosion?
The movement of weathered earth material to another place
What happens when fast moving water deposits sediment?
It deposits pebbles and larger stones
What is a characteristic of braided streams?
Channels overlap each other
How are river valleys formed?
By the creation of v-shaped valleys when rivers cut through mountains
Why are floodplains near rivers described as fertile but not always suitable for building?
Because of the risk of flooding and destruction from river overflows
Explore the concept of rivers by reading a short story about a family dinner and mashed potatoes. Learn about how gravy flowing down mashed potato mountains can help understand rivers better.
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