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18 The most prominent features of a narrow V-shaped valley where the stream profile drops rapidly are

I would say the waterfall and the rapids are the most prominent features of a narrow V - Shaped valley where the stream profile drops rapidly.

The ability of a stream to erode and transport material depends largely on its

Velocity

A floodplain forms where a stream what

cuts mainly side to side

In a stream channel what sediment is deposited first

gravel sized particles

Which factor does not influence stream velocity

channel size<lies

What are three ways that streams erode their channels

Stream erode their channels by abrasion, grinding, and by dissolving soluble material.

What type of sand dunes will likely form if the sand supply is limited the wind direction is constant and vegetation is sparse

barchan dunes

How did deflation affect the dust bowl in the 1930s

Lowering the land.

What are long sand ridges oriented nearly parallel to the prevailing wind called

longitudinal dunes

Occasionally deposition causes the main channel of a stream to divide into several smaller channels called

The main channel of a stream divides into several smaller creeks. Occasionally, deposition causes the main channel of a stream to divide into several smaller channels called distributaries.

What 'If you were to examine the profile of a typical stream you would probably find that the gradient is .

..decreasing from top to bot..

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