An area of land adjacent to a river or stream that experiences flooding during periods of high water. 1
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What is a loess?
A a type of soi based ground formationl, consisting of very small particles of silt and clay left behind by the wind
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What is a channel?
A passage though which flowing water travels
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What are the 4 types of mass movement?
Landslide, mudflow, slump, creep
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What kind of climate leads to things weathering faster?
In general warm and/or wet climates lead to things weathering faster.
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What type of material will weather faster?
Usually more permeable material weathers faster.
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Describe creep.
imperceptibly slow, steady, downward movement of slope-forming soil or rock. It often causes the gradual tilting of any structures such as fences or powerlines
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What is the name for a smaller stream that joins into a bigger stream?
tributary
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What is humus?
It is decayed organic material and is one of the main ingredients of soil.
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What is chemical weathering?
weathering caused by chemical reactions rather than physical force.
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Besides gravity, what are some other factors that contribute to mass movement?
Tectonic activity, water content, slope. material, vegetation/flora, human activity
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What is abrasion?
the wearing away or rubbing off of a surface by friction or scraping
