Ephemeral Streams ________

question 20

Multiple Choice

Ephemeral streams ________.

• A) consist of a series of intertwined channels that are overloaded with sediment
• B) have flowing water either episodically or during only a portion of the year
• C) have a channel that is highly sinuous (curvy)
• D) are those that divert flow from streams they have intersected through stream erosion

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Definitions:

Bedrock Canyons

Bedrock canyons are deep, narrow valleys with steep sides, carved into bedrock by the erosive action of flowing water over geological time periods.

Unconfined Channels

Natural river channels that are not constrained by man-made structures and are free to change course and flood.

Fraser River

A major river in British Columbia, Canada, known for its salmon runs and importance to the local ecosystem.

Vancouver

A major coastal city in western Canada, located in the Lower Mainland region of British Columbia.