Stream TableA river is a large flowing body of fresh water that originates from a spring or where rainwater and snow collects, usually in mountains, and runs across land until it reaches another larger body of water, like the ocean. Rivers are important because they sustain life, are part of the Earth's water cycle, and are responsible for sculpting the Earth's topography as they carry huge quantities of water and sediment from the land to the sea.
In this activity, students will use a stream table to investigate river formations. Students will compare and contrast how the formation of the river differs if the topography of the land is changed from a flat plain to a terrain with hills and valleys. |