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is the measure of the volume of stream water that flows over a certain location over a given amount of time.
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runoff
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Many lakes in agricultural regions are eutrophic due to
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excessive sunlight
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Water moves at the maximum velocity in the __________ of a straight stream and the __________ of a meander.
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side, outside
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What are large particles that are rolled or pushed on the bed of the stream called?
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discharge
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What do USGS gauging stations directly measure?
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amount of dissolved material
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at is the name for the land area that separates two watersheds?
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a divide
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Soil with vegetation allows
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more
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How is Earth's water supply recycled?
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the water cycle
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What is the broad, flat area that extends from the banks of a stream?
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floodplain
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Water that flows downslope along Earth's surface is called
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runoff
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What confines the water of a stream?
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streambanks
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Where does water accumulate to supply a stream?
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headwaters
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depositional features formed at the bases of slopes
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meanders
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Which is the primary source of energy that drives the water cycle?
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sun
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