Streams and Rivers

Question 1

Streams have a detectable current, while rivers do not.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

F

Question 2

How does current affect biodiversity in rivers and streams?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It mixes the nutrients for plant and animal use and determines location of organisms.

Question 3

Fish that feed on sediment will most likely be found in _______ rivers.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

deep

Question 4

Rooted aquatic plants can be found in areas with lower sunlight exposure.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

F

Question 5

Which of the following is a way that humans impact rivers and streams?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

all of the above

Question 6

What characteristic sets streams and rivers apart?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

size

Question 7

Dams have a limited effect on rivers and streams.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

F

Question 8

Which area of rivers and streams will most likely contain the most sediment?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

the mouth

Question 9

Currents shape rivers over long periods of time.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

T

Question 10

Rivers are more important to the water cycle than streams.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

F

Streams and Rivers Answers