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| associated with processes and landforms associated with the action of running water |
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| geologic norm; soil erosion and soil formation is at equilibrium |
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| 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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| Movement of eroded particles while suspended in the body of the stream |
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| maximum amount of stream load that can be carried by a stream |
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| gradient is just sufficient to carry the average annual load of water/ sediment produced by its drainage basin |
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| beds of stream become raised as more material is deposited |
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| old eroded land with little topographical relief; featureless |
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| salt flats; dry lakes; surface is hard, dry and smooth; devoid of vegetation |
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