________ refers to sediments deposited from streams
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Alluvium
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Which of the following is unlikely to cause deposition of sediment along a stream?
A) A decrease in gradient B) A decrease in water velocity C) A drop in sea level D) None of these are correct.
Which is not a way that warm basal temperatures help glaciers slide?
A) Water recrystallizes in a denser form, resulting in more sliding. B) Water lubricates the surface between the ice and the underlying rock by reducing friction. C) Water reduces cohesion with underlying rock or regolith. D) Water is pressurized by the weight of the ice and lifts the glacier off the regolith below.
Seismic events called moonquakes occur in the moon
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Which of the following is NOT associated with many braided streams?
A. a range of sediment sizes, including sand and gravel B. cutoff meanders C. an abundant supply of sediment D. a broad sediment-covered plain