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Determine whether each of the statements below is true or false.

1
All streams have the potential to flood.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
2
Energy to drive the hydrologic cycle comes from the Sun.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
3
A broad, shallow stream channel will move water more efficiently than a channel with a semi-circular cross-section.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
4
The discharge of a stream is related to the stream gradient.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
5
Generally, the discharge of a stream will diminish downstream.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
6
The logitudinal profile of all streams is concave upward.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
7
Large rivers can erode channels below base level.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
8
The gradient of a stream normally decreases downstream.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
9
The bed load of a stream may be transported by saltation.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
10
In urban areas, the frequency of floods often increases as urbanization proceeds.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
11
Oxbow lakes represent former stream channels.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
12
Flood plains are erosional features of stream valleys.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
13
Streams have tributaries whereas deltas have distributaries.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
14
In many areas, the frequency of large floods is well-known from historical data.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
15
Engineering projects on rivers often exacerbate flooding.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
16
Some flood prevention projects have actually increased the frequency and magnitude of flood events.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
17
Base level can never be below sea-level.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
18
Earth is the only planet where streams have been active.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
19
Alluvial fans commonly form as a result of stream deposition in arid areas.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
20
Base level can never be above sea-level.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE





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