Hydrology : The Parts of a Stream

Hydrology: The Parts of a Stream

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From point bars and pools to riffles and floodplains, a knowledge of the parts of a stream is fundamental to understanding river hydrology and ecology. Explore this scene by clicking on a letter to learn about the basic building blocks of a healthy stream.

From point bars and pools to riffles and floodplains, a knowledge of the parts of a stream is fundamental to understanding river hydrology and ecology. Explore this scene by clicking on a letter to learn about the basic building blocks of a healthy stream.