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d. Into what “Outlet Waterbody” does
the stream’s water eventually empty? _______________________________________________________
e. What is the name of the last community or feature that the

stream passes through before it enters the “Outlet Waterbody”? __________________________________

f. Close the Stream trace Detailed Report ( not the map ), and proceed to part C below.
C. Your Stream Drainage System.

1. Click on the “Trace Downstream” tab again. Then click on the downstream end of the downstream trace that you
identified in part B. It will be located near the place you identified in part B3e. This will display an entire stream drainage
network, from the smallest upland tributaries to the largest river (main stream or main river). What do you think happens
to the amount of water in the stream drainiange system, the width of the streams, and the slope of the streams as the water
drains from small tributaries to the largest river?

D. REFLECT & DISCUSS Why would a community located on or near a stream want to know where its stream water comes
from, and what else might they want to know about the water?

E. REFLECT & DISCUSS Why would a community located on or near a stream want to know where its stream water goes
after passing their community?

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