The Solid Earth - Chapter 3: Base Level and Graded Streams

Question 1

The lowest point to which a stream can erode its channel

Answer 1

Base level

Question 2

Sea level is considered the ____ base level

Answer 2

ultimate

Question 3

The name for lakes, resistant rock, and main streams which act as base levels for their tributaries

Answer 3

Temporary or local base levels

Question 4

A ___ stream has the correct slope and other channel characteristics necessary to maintain just the velocity required to transport the material supply to it

Answer 4

graded

Question 5

This state means a graded system is neither eroding nor depositing but transporting–the implication of which is that the load is sufficient

Answer 5

Equilibrium