Practice - Potholes and Plunge Pools
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Practice Questions
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Define what a pothole is.
💡 Hint: Think about water's effect on rocks.
Explain how potholes can enlarge over time.
💡 Hint: Consider the role of water flow and rock movement.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What causes potholes to form?
💡 Hint: Think about how water interacts with rocks.
True or False: Plunge pools are formed by the gradual accumulation of sediments.
💡 Hint: Consider how plunge pools are typically found.
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Challenge Problems
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Describe the processes involved in the formation of both potholes and plunge pools and discuss their significance in shaping the landscape.
💡 Hint: Identify key features and processes involved in their formation.
Evaluate the impact of human activities (like dam construction) on the formation and function of potholes and plunge pools.
💡 Hint: Consider how changing water flow behavior affects these features.
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