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Document · part of 4(A). Option A: Surface and Sedimentary Processes

4(A)(2). Plot stream gradients for four stream types

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Straight, meandering, dendritic and trellis, using topographical maps provided by your counselor. Explain which flow fastest and which carry larger grains, and why.

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  1. Geology Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2025-12-15), Requirement 4(A)(2) · States that the topographical maps are provided by the counselor.

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