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A surface feature formed when a stream cuts into a steep slope is known as a "nickpoint" or "waterfall." This occurs when the stream erodes the rock or soil at the edge of a steep gradient, creating a sudden drop in elevation. Over time, the continuous erosion can lead to the formation of a waterfall, which may retreat upstream as the stream continues to carve into the slope. This dynamic process often results in unique and striking landscapes.
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A channel along which water is continually flowing down a slope?
A stream.
Does the gulf stream flow over the continental shelf or the continental slope?
continental shelf
When a stream emerges from a mountain canyon the stream slope is greatly reduced as a result the sediment is deposited within a short distance and forms a or an?
Alluvial Fan
How is a submarine canyon formed?
A submarine canyon refers to a steep-sided valley cut into the sea floor of the continental slope. It is formed through turbidity currents that carve out the submarine canyons in the continental shelf.
Which geologic feature would most likely be represented by contour lines drawn far apart from one another?
a flat area, such as a feild.
Is Stream flow down slope?
yes through surface run-off or groundwater flow
What is a shape or feature of the earth's surface like a delta of canyon?
A shape or feature of the Earth's surface similar to a delta is an alluvial fan, where sediment and debris are deposited by flowing water at the base of a slope. A feature similar to a canyon is a rift valley, formed by the stretching and pulling apart of the Earth's crust, creating a long, narrow depression in the land.
The steepness or slope of a stream channel in the direction of flow is the channel's?
stream channel
What is a stream slope called?
It is called the gradient.
What direction is the force of friction compared to the surface of a slope?
Parallel to the surface of the slope and opposite to the movement of an object on the slope. Parallel to the surface of the slope and up-slope, in the case of an object resting in place on the slope.
How do you measure slope of a stream?
To measure the slope of a stream, you can use the formula: slope = (change in elevation) / (horizontal distance). First, determine the elevation difference between two points along the stream using a level or GPS. Then, measure the horizontal distance between those points on a map or with a measuring tool. The resulting slope will provide a ratio that indicates the steepness of the stream's gradient.
What is the relationship between discharge and slope of a stream?
The discharge of a stream is directly affected by the slope of the stream channel. A steeper slope will generally result in a higher discharge due to increased velocity and energy to transport water. Conversely, a gentler slope will result in lower discharge.
What could happen in nature to increase or decrease the slope of a stream?
An increase in rainfall can increase the slope of a stream by eroding the surrounding land and steepening the riverbanks. Conversely, a decrease in rainfall or the deposition of sediment along the streambed can decrease the slope of a stream by smoothing out its gradient.
What can naturally to produce a steeper slope in a stream?
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What factors determine velocity of stream?
Speed and direction determine velocity
A channel along which water is continually flowing down a slope?
A stream.
Does the carrying capacity increase as a stream's slope and discharge increases?
true
