Physic Geo from Different sources Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
Q
The complete system of a river’s trunk and tributaries forms a ________.
A
Drainage basin
2
Q
Streams perform all of the following functions except ________.
A
pressure gradation
3
Q
Which are involved in the erosive process of rivers?
A
Abrasion, Solution and Hydraulic Action
4
Q
The sliding of particles along a riverbed by hydraulic action is called ________.
A
traction
5
Q
The process which alternately uses traction and suspension to move particles is called ________.
A
saltation
6
Q
The level below which a stream cannot erode its bed is its ________.
A
base level
7
Q
Fluvial landforms and landscapes are produced by ________.
A
streams
8
Q
The rate at which soil can absorb water is called ________.
A
infiltration capacity
9
Q
Morphometry is the ranking of ________ according to size.
A
streams
