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stream erosion

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stream erosion [′strēm i‚rō·zhən]
(geology)
The progressive removal of exposed matter from the surface of a stream channel by a stream.


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The existence of parcel maps can ease the governmental burden of zoning, site development, administrative tasks, the design of roadways, the construction of public works, and the control of lake and stream erosion.
Since the bones show little evidence of tumbling or stream erosion, it must be assumed that the stream excavated the bones only a short distance and transported them to the recovery site.
Meanwhile, the Wemples donate labor to fence off riparian areas on Forest Service land, and feel their cattle are taking "too much heat" for today's stream erosion.
 
 
 
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