Canyon
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Canyon p gorge carved into a rock by the erosive action of a stream or gla
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A deep gorge carved into a rock by the erosive action of a stream or glacier. Canyon. Stream. A naturally flowing body of water (also called a Stream Channel). Tributary. These are small streams that join together to make a river. Rivulet. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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CanyonA deep gorge carved into a rock by the erosive action of a stream or glacier
StreamA naturally flowing body of water (also called a Stream Channel)
TributaryThese are small streams that join together to make a river
RivuletTiny channels formed when rainwater flows downhill over land as run-off
GullyThese channels begin as rivulets and deepen over time
SpringWater that flows slowly under the ground in rock or soil. It can also be water that flows out of a cave.
Mouth of a river
DeltaA flat plain created when sediment is deposited at the river’s mouth. Itis typically shaped like a triangle.
DamsSomething that is built to collect or control water
ReservoirThe artificial lake that is formed behind the dam
VegetationTrees, shrubs, and grass that help control erosion
HydroelectricityPower generated by water
