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The purpose of this lab is to model and observe stream processes, including factors that affect erosion and deposition. For this lab I used a virtual model to observe stream behavior. I modeled five different scenarios involving a stream, and observed the effect of water velocity. water volume, the stream slope, and the size of sediment on sand, pebbles, and various-sized rocks in a stream.
In each scenario I adjusted the volume and stream slope and observed the changes in velocity and the amount and size of sediment being carried downstream. Comparing and contrasting the low gradient low velocity stream(A) with the high gradient low velocity stream(C) it showed that the increase in gradient changed the amount of sediment, dirt, pebbles and rocks that were being moved. The low velocity low gradient stream carried much less sediment and small pebbles and no larger rocks while the high gradient low velocity stream carried more sediment and pebbles as well as a few larger rocks. The change in gradient represents change in terrain like traveling upstream into the mountains. In comparing and contrasting the high gradient low velocity stream(C) with the high gradient high velocity stream(D) I saw that again there was an increase in sediment being moved. The higher gradient higher velocity stream carried much more sediment, small pebbles and larger rocks and though the high gradient low velocity stream still carried all of those it carried less of it. The water level of the high gradient high velocity stream also rose which would also cause more erosion. Factors such as increased rainfall and the gradient could affect the velocity of a stream. Finally in comparing and contrasting a low gradient low velocity stream(A) with low gradient high volume stream(E) it showed the change in volume due to more water being added changed the rate of erosion in the high volume stream. The water level rose a lot and there was more sediment, pebbles and even bigger rocks being moved the velocity of the stream also increased. With the low gradient low velocity stream the water was lower, calmer and moved less sediment. The increased water volume could represent excessive rain or even a flood.
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During each scenario, adjustments were made to the volume and slope of the stream to observe the subsequent changes in velocity and the quantity and size of sediment being transported downstream. By comparing and contrasting the low gradient low velocity stream (A) with the high gradient low velocity stream (C), it became apparent that an increase in gradient led to variations in the amount of sediment, dirt, pebbles, and rocks being displaced. The low velocity low gradient stream carried significantly less sediment, smaller pebbles, and no larger rocks, while the high gradient low velocity stream transported more sediment, pebbles, and a few larger rocks. The change in gradient exemplifies alterations in terrain, such as moving upstream towards mountainous areas. Furthermore, when comparing the high gradient low velocity stream (C) with the high gradient high velocity stream (D), there was a further increase in the amount of sediment being transported. The high velocity stream with a steeper slope conveyed a greater quantity of sediment, small pebbles, and larger rocks, whereas the high gradient low velocity stream still transported a similar range of materials but in smaller quantities. Moreover, the water level in the high gradient high velocity stream rose significantly, which would result in heightened erosion. Factors like increased rainfall and the gradient of the stream can influence its velocity. Finally, when contrasting the low gradient low velocity stream (A) with the low gradient high volume stream (E), it was evident that the addition of more water altered the rate of erosion in the high volume stream. The water level rose considerably, leading to an increased movement of sediment, pebbles, and even larger rocks, with a corresponding increase in stream velocity. In contrast, the low gradient low velocity stream had lower water levels and milder movement of sediment. This increase in water volume could simulate excessive rainfall or a flood-like scenario.
In each scenario I adjusted the volume and stream slope and observed the changes in velocity and the amount and size of sediment being carried downstream. Comparing and contrasting the low gradient low velocity stream(A) with the high gradient low velocity stream(C) it showed that the increase in gradient changed the amount of sediment, dirt, pebbles and rocks that were being moved. The low velocity low gradient stream carried much less sediment and small pebbles and no larger rocks while the high gradient low velocity stream carried more sediment and pebbles as well as a few larger rocks. The change in gradient represents change in terrain like traveling upstream into the mountains. In comparing and contrasting the high gradient low velocity stream(C) with the high gradient high velocity stream(D) I saw that again there was an increase in sediment being moved. The higher gradient higher velocity stream carried much more sediment, small pebbles and larger rocks and though the high gradient low velocity stream still carried all of those it carried less of it. The water level of the high gradient high velocity stream also rose which would also cause more erosion. Factors such as increased rainfall and the gradient could affect the velocity of a stream. Finally in comparing and contrasting a low gradient low velocity stream(A) with low gradient high volume stream(E) it showed the change in volume due to more water being added changed the rate of erosion in the high volume stream. The water level rose a lot and there was more sediment, pebbles and even bigger rocks being moved the velocity of the stream also increased. With the low gradient low velocity stream the water was lower, calmer and moved less sediment. The increased water volume could represent excessive rain or even a flood.
In each scenario, adjustments to the volume and stream slope revealed changes in velocity and sediment transport. Comparing the low gradient low velocity stream (A) with the high gradient low velocity stream (C) showed how an increased gradient affected sediment movement. The low gradient stream carried less sediment and small pebbles, while the high gradient stream transported more sediment, pebbles, and a few larger rocks. Similarly, comparing the high gradient low velocity stream (C) with the high gradient high velocity stream (D) demonstrated an increase in sediment transport. The higher velocity stream carried more sediment, pebbles, and larger rocks. The water level in the high gradient high velocity stream also rose, contributing to increased erosion. Factors like increased rainfall and stream gradient can influence velocity. Lastly, comparing the low gradient low velocity stream (A) with the low gradient high volume stream (E) highlighted how increased water volume impacted erosion rates. The higher volume stream had a significant rise in water level, transporting more sediment, pebbles, and larger rocks, as well as experiencing an increase in stream velocity. In contrast, the low gradient low velocity stream had lower water levels, calmer flow, and less sediment movement. This increase in water volume may represent excessive rainfall or flooding.