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These features, which are the subject of Horton’s four laws, can have their “power” determined in an equation multiplying p, g, Q, and S. A gallery forest found next to these features is known as a Bosque (“BOSS-kay”). The Strahler ordering system is used to map these (15[1])features. (*) Riparian (10[1])zones (10[1])form around these features. (10[1])These features can become (10[1])“braided” if their carrying capacity is exceeded. (-5[3])The meandering of these (10[1])features (10[1])can cause (10[1])oxbow lakes. Alluvial plains are (10[1])caused by deposition of sediment by these features. (-5[1])For 10 points, deltas are formed at the mouth of what narrow natural (10[1])watercourses? ■END■ (10[1])

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