The place will be Sacramento, the largest river is the Sacramento River. Close to Mt Sac, the largest river is the Mojave River.
*The writer is free to choose their own Location and river to compare to Mt Sac and Mojave River.*
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Chapter 18 introduces you to river systems on Earth. In this assignment, please look at the largest rivers that are flowing within 100-miles (or nearest) to your location and Mt. SAC. Compare and contrast the two rivers – are they sinuous in shape, braided in form, intermittent with flow, etc.? Post the following information:
Name of your place: Sacramento
-Provide the name of the largest river near your place and Mt. SAC. Sacramento: Sacramento River. Mt. SAC: Mojave River
-Where does each river begin (lowest order segment stream locations) and end (highest order segment stream location…likely a body of water)?
-Identify the primary shape of the rivers – are they straight, sinuous, braided, etc.? What geologic controls of the areas are contributing to the shape of those rivers?
-Are the rivers natural or are there any man-made structures controlling the water flow or erosional forces? If so, describe a few of those structures along your two (2) rivers.
-When was the last occurrence of flooding along your two (2) rivers? Briefly describe what caused the flooding.