What are the 2 major impacts of urbanization on stream flow
hydrographs?
How does construction during urbanization affect sediment loads
to streams? What is the resulting impact
on stream structure?
Why are streams channelized?
From the equation, Q = velocity X cross-sectional area, and
your knowledge of factors controlling water velocity, what can be done to increase
water flow rates?
What are the major problems encountered after streams are channelized?
What is a knickpoint? What do streams attempt to do with knickpoints?
What impacts do dams have on water flow in streams?
What impacts do dams have on sediment transport in streams?
What can you do with a dam infilled with sand?
What can you do with a dam infilled with mud?
What is “hungry water” and where and why does it occur?
What is armoring of a stream channel and where and why does
it occur?
List major reasons why dams cause declines in salmon populations.
What type of experiment occurred in 1996 involving the Glen
Canyon Dam? Why was it conducted?