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Is the water in a stream called sediment?
No, the solids the water carries is the sediment.
The sediment that a stream carries is called what?
swiggityswag
What is the load that a stream of desitemn carries called?
sediment
What happens to the size of the sediment a stream normally carries when it flows from a mountainous area to a flatter area?
The sediment size carried by the stream increases. EW
What is the amount of water a stream carries?
Discarge
How will each type of sediment be deposited as the stream slows down if a stream carries a mixed sediment load that includes small pebbles particles of soil and grains of sand and dust?
Clay
During a flood a river drops the largest pieces of its sediment on the floodplain close to its normal channel but why?
When a stream floods, it deposits much of the sediment that it carries onto its floodplain
When sediment is transport down a mountain and along a stream we are seeing the conservation of?
matter
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 capacity of a stream related to?
The capacity of a stream is related to its ability to transport sediment and water, which is influenced by factors such as flow velocity, channel shape, and gradient. It refers to the maximum amount of sediment that a stream can carry without deposition. As the flow increases, the stream's capacity also rises, allowing it to transport larger and more sediment. Understanding stream capacity is crucial for managing erosion, sedimentation, and aquatic habitats.
What could cause a stream to deposit the sediment?
A decrease in stream velocity due to factors such as a decrease in slope or widening of the stream channel can cause sediment to be deposited. When the stream's capacity to transport sediment is exceeded, it drops the sediment it was carrying. Additionally, changes in the stream's flow rate or turbulence levels can also result in sediment deposition.
What is the definition of stream load?
Stream load refers to the amount of sediment and materials that are being transported by a stream. It can consist of sand, silt, gravel, and organic matter, and is influenced by factors such as stream velocity, discharge, and erosion within the watershed. Monitoring stream load is important for understanding sediment transport and its impact on water quality and ecosystems.
