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CH15
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9
Geography
Undergraduate 2
05/05/2013

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Term
fluvial
Definition
associated with processes and landforms associated with the action of running water
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stable conditions
Definition
geologic norm; soil erosion and soil formation is at equilibrium
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alluvium
Definition
eroded soil particle enter streams/ other vehicles of overland flow, carried down stream/ valley due to gravity and accumulate as stream/ lake sediments along valley floors
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stream transportation
Definition
Movement of eroded particles while suspended in the body of the stream
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capacity
Definition
maximum amount of stream load that can be carried by a stream
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graded profile
Definition
gradient is just sufficient to carry the average annual load of water/ sediment produced by its drainage basin
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aggradation
Definition
beds of stream become raised as more material is deposited
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peneplain
Definition
old eroded land with little topographical relief; featureless
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playa
Definition
salt flats; dry lakes; surface is hard, dry and smooth; devoid of vegetation
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