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Chapter 16- Running Water Flashcards

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The skipping and bouncing of sediment in stream is called

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Saltation

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2
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The DEPOSITION refers to the ________ of a meander

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Outside

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EROSION refers to the ________ of a meander

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Inside

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4
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Fan-shaped deposits of sediments at the base of mountain fronts

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Alluvial fans

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5
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Drainage patterns. Most common (treelike)

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Dendritic

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Largest river by discharge

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Amazon River

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