Surface Water

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Strea, are sources of (5):

  • _

  • _

  • _

  • include any surface water flowing in a __

energy

transportation

irrigation

recreation

channel

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The total area drained by a stream is called a ___

Drainage Basin

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___ are dependent on underlying geologic structures and form within drianage basins

Drainage patterns

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___ due to rivers and streams creates CANYONS

vertical erosion

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How deep will the Grant Canyon get?

Base Level

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____ due to rivers and streams creates Meanders and Flood Plains

Lateral erosion

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Tectonic uplift of stream channels may create ___

Incised Meanders

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Stream erosion and deposition are controlled by the _____

Stream Gardient

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_____ is a natural process on all rivers and streams

Flooding 

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_____ are triggered by sudden, heavy thunderstroms

Flash Floods

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___ is a result of concrete, asphalt, and storm sewers

Urban Flooding

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___ measures include dams, levees, flood walls, and wise land-use planning

Flood Control