Exercise
Surface Water Systems: Rivers, Streams, and Lakes
Explore the characteristics and dynamics of surface water bodies, including rivers, streams, and lakes.
Questions
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What is surface water?
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What features form when flowing surface water cuts channels into soil and rock over time?
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What is a lake?
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Which surface freshwater habitat is characterized by land saturated with water for at least part of the year?
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What are three common types of wetlands?
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How do wetlands help improve water quality in a watershed?
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How do wetlands reduce flooding in surrounding areas?
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What is a flood plain?
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What is the primary source of water that keeps perennial rivers flowing during dry periods?
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What term describes a man-made lake created by damming a river?
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What happens to the speed of water flow when a river enters a flat plain or lake?
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Which ecological benefit is provided by river riparians (riverbank vegetation)?