If a stream carries water only during and immediately after a rain, it is classified as ________.
A) ephemeral
B) perennial
C) exotic
D) intermittent
E) dendritic

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Ephemeral streams are those that carry water only during and immediately after precipitation events, they are also called intermittent streams. Perennial streams carry water year-round and rely on a consistent source of water, while exotic streams flow through areas where they do not naturally occur. Dendritic streams have a branching pattern that resembles the veins of a leaf.

If a Stream Carries Water Only During and Immediately After