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DYNAMIQUE SEDIMENTAIRE [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-12-21
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Biogeography
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- riverine system
1, record 1, English, riverine%20system
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The riverine system ... includes all non-tidal wetlands and deepwater habitats contained within stream channels, except those dominated by woody plants or herbaceous emergents. 2, record 1, English, - riverine%20system
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Water is usually, but not always, flowing in the riverine system. Upland islands or Palustrine wetlands may occur in the channel, but they are not included in the riverine system. ... The riverine system is divided into four Subsystems: the Tidal, the Lower Perennial, the Upper Perennial, and the Intermittent. 3, record 1, English, - riverine%20system
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 CONT
The general sequence of a riverine system is characterized as riffle, pool, run, spill and back-eddy. 4, record 1, English, - riverine%20system
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
riverine – Off or pertaining to waters enclosed by channel banks. 2, record 1, English, - riverine%20system
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Biogéographie
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- système fluvial
1, record 1, French, syst%C3%A8me%20fluvial
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- hydrosystème fluvial 2, record 1, French, hydrosyst%C3%A8me%20fluvial
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les systèmes fluviaux ont façonné et façonnent activement les paysages continentaux. Ces systèmes contrôlent l'évacuation des eaux superficielles et souterraines et des sédiments produits et accumulés dans les bassins versants. Ils comportent une gamme de processus qui s’imbriquent à de multiples échelles. À l'échelle des tronçons fluviaux, la dynamique de l'écoulement de l'eau dans les rivières est cruciale pour comprendre l'évolution des formes du lit des rivières. À l'échelle du bassin versant, le transit sédimentaire est fortement corrélé aux fluctuations du niveau de base et de l'évolution des formes fluviales. 3, record 1, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20fluvial
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La limite spatiale entre le système fluvial et ses bordures est bien distincte, et elle sépare nettement les deux milieux : fluvial et interfluvial. Par contre, les vastes dimensions de la plaine alluviale amazonienne et l’absence de limite entre les forêts d’interfluves et les végétations alluviales, le long d’un gradient qui s’étend des forêts non inondables jusqu’aux populations d’espèces disséminées par l’eau ou les poissons, montrent que ce cours d’eau et ses bordures constituent un système ouvert et dépendant des échanges latéraux avec les milieux adjacents. 4, record 1, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20fluvial
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 CONT
La diversité des systèmes fluviaux peut se décrire par les éléments qui la composent. [...] les styles fluviaux comportent des processus géomorphologiques propres dont l’existence même est digne d’être remarquée, mais dont le rôle est fondamental et souvent contribue écologiquement à la diversité biologique. Par exemple, les styles dynamiques à méandre et divagants ont un processus de méandrage qui conduit à renouveler constamment les habitats. Le style anastomosé dans les plaines est souvent le lieu d’inondations où les alluvions déposées sont riches en minéraux. Les styles seuil-mouille, cascade, et les rapides présentent des habitats remarquables pour les salmonidés. 2, record 1, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20fluvial
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2008-10-10
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Geology
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- sedimentary regime
1, record 2, English, sedimentary%20regime
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- sediment regime 2, record 2, English, sediment%20regime
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The sediment regime may be defined as the quantity, size, transport, sorting, and distribution of sediments. The sediment regime may be influenced by the proximity of sediment sources, the hydrologic regime, and valley, floodplain and stream morphology. 3, record 2, English, - sedimentary%20regime
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
For large-scale projects, or projects that affect specific habitats, other information may prove necessary, such as bathymetry, granulometry, temperature, dissolved oxygen concentration, salinity, sedimentary regime, dynamics and circulation of currents, drainage, ice regime, areas sensitive to erosion, hydrodynamic and hydraulic conditions, human activities, etc. 4, record 2, English, - sedimentary%20regime
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
sedimentary regime: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 5, record 2, English, - sedimentary%20regime
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Géologie
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- régime sédimentaire
1, record 2, French, r%C3%A9gime%20s%C3%A9dimentaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- type de sédimentation 2, record 2, French, type%20de%20s%C3%A9dimentation
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pour des projets de grande envergure, ou touchant des habitats particuliers, d’autres informations pourraient s’avérer nécessaires telles que la bathymétrie, la granulométrie, la température, le taux d’oxygène dissous, la salinité, le régime sédimentaire, la dynamique et la circulation des courants, le drainage, le régime des glaces, les zones sensibles à l'érosion, les conditions hydrodynamiques et hydrauliques, les activités anthropiques, etc. 3, record 2, French, - r%C3%A9gime%20s%C3%A9dimentaire
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
type de sédimentation : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 4, record 2, French, - r%C3%A9gime%20s%C3%A9dimentaire
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2005-05-29
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Geology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- dynamic compacting sedimentary basin
1, record 3, English, dynamic%20compacting%20sedimentary%20basin
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Géologie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- bassin sédimentaire dynamique en voie de compaction
1, record 3, French, bassin%20s%C3%A9dimentaire%20dynamique%20en%20voie%20de%20compaction
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1986-07-29
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Physical Geography
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- sediment dynamics 1, record 4, English, sediment%20dynamics
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Géographie physique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- dynamique sédimentaire
1, record 4, French, dynamique%20s%C3%A9dimentaire
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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