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Quiz about Geology 101 Streams
Quiz about Geology 101 Streams

Geology 101: Streams Trivia Quiz


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A multiple-choice quiz by ladymacb29. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
ladymacb29
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
17,768
Updated
Aug 22 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
7731
Awards
Top 20% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 12 (7/10), Guest 110 (9/10), Yahma (10/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Speed and direction of stream flow. Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Steepness of the stream channel. Measured as the vertical drop per unit of horizontal distance. Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Volume of water passing a point in a stream in a certain amount of time. Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. The lowest elevation to which a stream can erode downward. Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What is ultimate base level?

Answer: (Two Words)
Question 6 of 10
6. Process by which, over time, the stream gradient is adjusted to yield the velocity required for transportation of the load supplied from the drainage basin. Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Liquid is shot hard enough so that erosion occurs. Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Erosion by washing debris in the stream next to debris that is in place. Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Everything carried by the stream. Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Solid material that is carried within the stream. Hint



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Mar 26 2024 : Guest 12: 7/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Speed and direction of stream flow.

Answer: Velocity

2. Steepness of the stream channel. Measured as the vertical drop per unit of horizontal distance.

Answer: Stream gradient

3. Volume of water passing a point in a stream in a certain amount of time.

Answer: Discharge

4. The lowest elevation to which a stream can erode downward.

Answer: Base level

5. What is ultimate base level?

Answer: sea level

6. Process by which, over time, the stream gradient is adjusted to yield the velocity required for transportation of the load supplied from the drainage basin.

Answer: Graded stream

7. Liquid is shot hard enough so that erosion occurs.

Answer: Hydraulic action

8. Erosion by washing debris in the stream next to debris that is in place.

Answer: Abrasion

9. Everything carried by the stream.

Answer: Load

10. Solid material that is carried within the stream.

Answer: Suspended load

Source: Author ladymacb29

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