geology
Geology Mini Assignment Worksheet: Comparing Two Streams (use red ink to make your edits)
Name: _______________________________________ Date: ______________________
Step 1: Pick Two Streams or Rivers
Stream #1 Name: ______________________________________ Location (City/State or Country): _____________________________
Stream #2 Name: ______________________________________ Location (City/State or Country): _____________________________
Step 2: Describe Each Stream
Stream #1:
1. Is the land around this stream: steep and hilly OR mostly flat?
2. Is the stream: straight OR winding/curving?
3. Is it: narrow OR wide?
4. What’s around it? Forest, Mountains, Farms, Cities, Desert, etc.?
Stream #2:
1. Is the land around this stream: steep and hilly OR mostly flat?
2. Is the stream: straight OR winding/curving?
3. Is it: narrow OR wide?
4. What’s around it? Forest, Mountains, Farms, Cities, Desert, etc.?
Step 3: Compare the Two
Write 3–5 sentences comparing the two streams. What’s similar or different? Which one do you think erodes land faster? What surprised you?
Step 4: Add an Image or Map (You can paste it below with labels)
Label each image with the stream name.
Final Checklist:
· You used RED INK to make your edits
· Both streams are described
· The comparison paragraph is written
· One image for each stream
· Your name and date are on the page