
Physical Geology PreLab Worksheet— Rivers
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Due at beginning of Rivers Lab
I. READ: Lab Manual in Physical Geology, Chapter 11
II. Answer the following questions:
1. The first two objectives for next week are:
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2. Describe the difference between perennial streams and intermittent streams.
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3. Briefly describe the term alluvium. List its constituents and the environments
in which alluvium is deposited.
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4. What is a stream drainage system? List and briefly describe the seven types of
stream drainage patterns.
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(more questions on back)