7th Grade Science: Mrs. Rosecke
Research Activity: Surface Water
Define the following terms in your own words:
erosion
tributary
divide
channel
load
run off
1. Diagram and explain the water cycle. (Include at least five terms)
2. Describe what a drainage basin is (a) and list the major basins of the
United States (b) the drainage basins of Wisconsin (c), and the local
drainage basins around Lake Mills (d).
3. List and explain the factors that affect stream erosion.
4. Diagram and explain the stages of river development. There are four
stage. Pictures help for understanding.