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All of the following are associated with lowland, meandering streams except __________.

This diagram illustrates a(n) ________, which is also known as a(n) ________.

 Which earthquake scale(s) include(s) aspects of slippage amount along the fault, area affected by the fault, and strength of the failed rocks?

Much of the water found in rivers and streams (especially in relatively drier climates) arrives there via subterranean percolation.

Briefly describe the differences and similarities between anticlines and synclines.That is, briefly describe how one can tell them apart geologically, and also what they have in common. (3 pts each, 6 pts total)

A stream tends to ____ its load of lithic material (particles of rock) when ____.

The “discharge” of a stream is directly related to its size (width and depth) and velocity.

The calcareous chemical precipitate (tuffa or travertine) expected from hot springs and geysers is always called “geyserite”.

What are the three fundamentally-different “loads” conveyed by streams and rivers?  List them by name (1 pt each, 3 pts total) and then briefly explain the nature of each load and how it is conveyed (2 pts each, 6 pts total) each.

 Which earthquake scale assesses the extent of ground shaking by an earthquake and the energy released?