Streams and Their Significance

摘要: In the following pages there is presented (a) a review of classification streams according to stages development, in which criteria for discriminating different are discussed, and some misconceptions regarding stream behavior corrected. (b) The genesis then considered, an attempt made define with greater precision certain terms significance differences opinion appear exist, (c) classifications respect genetically associated structures, (d) structures not concerned origin streams, more concisely presented, as also (e) past changes level. (f) Drainage patterns briefly referred to, but discussion this subject left companion paper subsequent article Journal Geology.