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KNICKPOINT [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-04-05
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- nick point
1, record 1, English, nick%20point
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- nickpoint 2, record 1, English, nickpoint
correct
- knickpoint 3, record 1, English, knickpoint
correct
- nick 3, record 1, English, nick
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A place of abrupt change in a stream gradient. 4, record 1, English, - nick%20point
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Every stream develops its own gradient and establishes a longitudinal profile. A portion of the stream is designated a graded stream when the stream is adjusted among available discharge, channel characteristics, its velocity, and the load supplied from the drainage basin. An interruption in a stream’s longitudinal profile is called a nickpoint. A nickpoint can develop as the stream flows across hard resistant rock or after tectonic uplift episodes. 2, record 1, English, - nick%20point
Record 1, Key term(s)
- knick point
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- rupture de pente
1, record 1, French, rupture%20de%20pente
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tout cours d’eau à l’équilibre présente un profil longitudinal caractéristique d’allureconcave. On désigne par le terme de rupture de pente le changement brusque de ce profil. Des indices peuvent être calculés pour quantifier cette irrégularité. 2, record 1, French, - rupture%20de%20pente
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1992-10-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Geology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- knickpoint 1, record 2, English, knickpoint
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Géologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- brisure
1, record 2, French, brisure
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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