2.15 Stream Deposition
By Will Pollard
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11 Questions
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What happens to the velocity of the stream as it enters the lake?
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2.
Which sediments are deposited first and why
Use this image to answer questions #3-4
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The map above shows an overhead view of sediments that have accumulated at the
bottom of a lake. Points A through D represent locations on the shoreline of the
lake. A river most likely flows into the lake nearest to which location?
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4.
Explain your answer to number 3
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5.
Which profile best shows the general depositional pattern that occurs when water
from a stream enters the ocean?
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6.
Look at the image above. At which point would most deposition occur?
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7.
Explain your answer to number 6
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Look at the image above. At which point would most erosion occur?
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Explain your answer to number 8
Use this image to answer question #10-11
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10.
The symbols representing four sediment particles are shown in the key below.
These particles are being transported by Sandy Creek into Lake Ontario. On the
cross section below, draw the symbols on the bottom of Lake Ontario to show the
relative position where each sediment particle is most likely deposited
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11.
Draw a line to represent the shape of the stream bottom from point X to point Y.