Pre-Lab Information Purpose To model and observe stream processes, including factors that affect erosion and deposition
Time Approximately 45 minutes
Question What factors affect the power of a stream or river to cause erosion?
Summary In this lab, you will use a virtual model to observe stream behavior. You will model five scenarios involving a stream, and investigate 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.