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Canyon

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.

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Canyon

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  1. A deep gorge carved into a rock by the erosive action of a stream or glacier Canyon

  2. Stream A naturally flowing body of water (also called a Stream Channel)

  3. Tributary These are small streams that join together to make a river

  4. Rivulet Tiny channels formed when rainwater flows downhill over land as run-off

  5. Gully These channels begin as rivulets and deepen over time

  6. Spring Water that flows slowly under the ground in rock or soil. It can also be water that flows out of a cave.

  7. Mouth of a river

  8. Delta A flat plain created when sediment is deposited at the river’s mouth. It is typically shaped like a triangle.

  9. Dams Something that is built to collect or control water

  10. Reservoir The artificial lake that is formed behind the dam

  11. VegetationTrees, shrubs, and grass that help control erosion

  12. HydroelectricityPower generated by water

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