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Yes, rivers have slopes. All rivers have land around them that is at a higher elevation that the river itself. When it rains, the rainwater flows down the slope and into the river.
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What happens to the ability of a river to erode land under it if its slope decreases?
If a rivers slope decreases, its ability to erode land under it decreases too. The slope determines the rivers velocity. The steeper the slope, the higher the velocity, the more erosion.
What is the flow of rivers?
Rivers respond to gravity, and flow downhill or down any slope. The current (flowing water) will react according to the slope down which it is moving.
Why rivers of peninsular plateau drain into bay of Bengal?
Due to slight slope.
Do landslides occur near rivers?
Landslides can occur anywhere that there is a slope. If there is a slope near a river, there is every chance that, given the right conditions, a landslide could occur.
What direction of the river yellow flow in?
All rivers flow down slope and usually towards the Sea.
How do the rivers of the northern plains make the land fertile?
The rivers carry silt and sediment, which they get from the mountains due to soil erosion. (the rivers flow extremely fast due to a steep slope) Due to less gradient of slope in the N.Plains, the rivers flow more sluggishly and are not able to carry the silt anymore. So, they deposit these minerals on their banks (forming flood plains if they flood) causing the land to become fertile.
What effect does increase slope have on a rivers speed and sediment load?
it puts dirt in it making the water dirty :) <3
How do a river's slope and volume of flow affect the rivers sediment load?
The steeper the slope, the faster the water will run, and the more sediment it can carry.The larger the volume of water that is moving, the more sediment it can carry with it.
How do rivers slope and volume of flow affect the river's sediment load?
The steeper the slope, the faster the water will run, and the more sediment it can carry.The larger the volume of water that is moving, the more sediment it can carry with it.
How are rivers different from highways?
Rivers are different from highways because they need to flow down a slope. They also drain into lakes. Highways can on the other end snake through an uphill and pass through tunnels.
How do mountains change v shaped rivers?
They change by the rough mountain is on a slope and so the v shaped water changes shape!
Is the Mississippi river a trellis or dendritic?
Dendritic because the rivers cross a gradual slope over one basic type of rock.
