Asked by Marina Kuksgauzen on Jun 15, 2024
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What might happen to a losing stream as the water passes from flowing over hard, impermeable rocks to flowing over more permeable rocks?
A) The stream will lose more water to the subsurface and might disappear.
B) The stream will gain water and flow faster.
C) No change will occur in the stream flow.
Impermeable Rocks
Rock formations that do not allow water to pass through due to their tight grain structure, such as granite or clay.
Permeable Rocks
Rocks that allow water to pass through them due to the presence of interconnected pores or fractures.
- Comprehend the environmental and water cycle importance of streams that either acquire or lose water.
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Janet CisnerosJun 18, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
When a stream flows from hard, impermeable rocks to more permeable rocks, it tends to lose water to the subsurface through infiltration, which can lead to a reduction in its flow or even cause it to disappear entirely.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the environmental and water cycle importance of streams that either acquire or lose water.