Summary: 1. Water Quality
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Becomes river OC younger or older downstream and why?
Younger because the degradability of OC and relative amount of soil input. -
Where does the power of river to transport sediment depends on?
Thegradient and flowvolume . -
What is the hyporheic zone?
The region where water flows not only through open channels but
also through sediment pores. -
What is the riparian zone?
The terrestrial region adjacent to a stream/river that is affected by the nearby aquatic environment. -
Why is the hyporheic zone important?
For nutrient uptake -
What determine the composition of a stream? (3 things)
1 . Climate
2. Geology3 . Vegetation -
How to calculate the sediment sorting machine?
Power is a function of gradient & flow volume -
How to calculate the water residents time (WRT)
Volume divided by discharge -
What is the definition of a terrestrial landscape?
From high water mark to upland areas influenced by high water, flooding, or ability of soils to hold water. -
What three climate related things determine the composition of a stream? (hydrology)
Decomposition Nutrient uptake
Rainfall
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