Physical Geology OBJECTIVES

GEOL 116 - Geology of Earth's INTERIOR

GEOL 117 - Geology of Earth's SURFACE

The Changing Earth, 5th edition, Monroe & Wicander

Chapter 12 - Running Water

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After studying the material of this chapter, you should be able to:
  1. Give an overview of the hydrologic cycle.
  2. Demonstrate an understanding of erosion and transportation of sediment by streams, including types of load, and the concepts of stream capacity, and stream competence.
  3. Compare and contrast stream erosion and deposition, and the features that form as a result of these processes.
  4. Demonstrate an understanding of the concept of graded streams.
  5. Discuss the significance of base level and how it affects streams.
  6. Explain how gradient, velocity, and discharge are interrelated.
  7. Explain how streams deposit sediments (alluvium, deltas, alluvial fans).
  8. Differentiate between braided streams and their deposits and meandering streams and their deposits.
  9. Describe the features of stream valleys, and how narrow and wide valleys differ.
  10. Discuss how floods are predicted.
  11. Explain the development of a stream valley over time.
  12. Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts of drainage systems, drainage divides, and drainage patterns.
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LCC Physical Geology Objectives Streams 12-30-08
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