Derechos

question 25

Multiple Choice

Derechos

• A)are named after the Latin word for "hooked" or "curved."
• B)are straight-line winds associated with thunderstorms.
• C)are associated with gravity drainage.
• D)are most common in the Pacific Northwest of the United States.
• E)occur primarily in winter due to cP air masses.

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Definitions:

Sediments

Particles of rock, soil, or organic material deposited by water, wind, or ice, often forming layers in riverbeds, lakes, and oceans.

Dam

A structure built across a river or stream to hold back water for purposes such as storage, flood defense, or electricity generation.

Sediment

Particles of rock, mineral, or organic materials that accumulate in layers on the Earth's surface, often transported by water, wind, or ice.

Base Level

The lowest point to which a stream or river can erode its channel, often sea level for rivers.