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What causes a mature stream to develope?
wind erosion
Does a mature stream cause little erosion?
Yes. As a stream gets older and older it's strength and speed reduces (like in humans). So, erosion is reduced.
Which most likely causes a stream to widen?
a stream is most likely widen by erosion
A slowly flowing stream with wide meanders in a wide floodplain is in what stage of development?
A slowly flowing stream with wide meanders in a wide floodplain is typically in the mature stage of development. At this stage, the stream has developed its floodplain and exhibits significant lateral erosion, leading to pronounced meanders. The gentle gradient allows for slower water flow, contributing to the formation of these features.
How does the gradient of a stream affect how much erosion it causes?
It is because if a stream gets bigger, it is allowed to carry more sediment. More sediment means more erosion.
A meander generally characterizes which type of stream steep stream a young stream a narrow stream or a mature stream?
A mature stream.
What is load and how does it affect erosion?
Stream Load is the amount of material a stream can hold as it flows. As a stream flows it causes erosion, and this erosion is carried about as material in the stream. As too much is eroded, the extra material will fall to the bottom, or push it's way to the sides.
What is the fastest form of erosion n?
stream erosion
What causes a stream to meander?
A stream meanders due to a combination of factors such as the flow of water, the slope of the land, and the type of sediment in the streambed. Erosion and deposition processes also play a role in shaping the curves and bends of a meandering stream.
How can a stream cause erosion?
Little sediments are carried by the eroding stream
What is the difference between a young mature and old stream?
A young stream is typically characterized by a steep gradient, fast flow, and erosion of its channel. As a stream matures, it becomes more meandering, has a gentler gradient, and tends to deposit sediments in its channel. An old stream has a low gradient, meanders extensively, and has a stable floodplain with significant sediment deposition.
What is the relationship between stream erosion and kinetic energy?
It is direct, and the amount of stream erosion increases, kinetic energy increases also.
