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Mr. Wonderful

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on: Jul 15, 2018
What factors determine whether precipitation will become running water or infiltrate?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Match the type of sediment load to the correct definition.
 
  A) Larger sediments that bounce, roll, or slide along the bottom
  B) Ions in solution that are dispersed throughout the flow
  C) Fine sediments that are held up by the water and carried throughout the water column
 
  1) Dissolved Load
  2) Bed Load
  3) Suspended Load


nguyenhoanhat

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Reply #1 on: Jul 15, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: Factors include the intensity and duration of rainfall, the amount of water already in the soil, the nature of the surface material, the slope of the land, and the extent and type of vegetation.

Answer to Question 2

Answers: 1) B 2) A 3) C


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