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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.
How does gravity contribute to erosion?
Weathering can break up rocks on a slope or cliff. Then gravity will then pull the weathered rock down the slope or cliff. Erosion is the moving of weathered rock. Gravity would be moving the weathered rock down the slope or cliff.
What force pulls rock and soil down slope?
gravity is the force
What is the major internal cause of slope failure?
The major internal cause of slope failure is gravity.
How does slope affect the rate of weathering?
Because rocks on level area's are likely to remain in Place over time, where as the same rocks on slopes tend to move as a result of gravity.
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.
How does gravity and friction affect the rocks and earth on a mountain slope?
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How slope of the area affect water in watershed?
The force of gravity keeps water flowing down hill.Where slopes are steep,the water in streams and rivers flows very fast. :) <3
How does the slope of a hill affect the runoff of a surface?
The force of gravity keeps water flowing down hill.Where slopes are steep,the water in streams and rivers flows very fast. :) <3
How does gravity and slope affect a river?
Gravity makes higher and lower water flow which makes it deaper or shallower.
How does a slope affect velocity?
the steeper the slope, the faster the velocity because the pull of gravity will be applied more since the resistance will be lower.
How does gravity affect materials on a slope?
It creates a creep and a slump, causing trees, bushes, ect. to curve/slant.
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.
Do rivers have a slope?
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.
What happens when gravity pulls water down a slope?
The water runs down hill. That's why all rivers lead to the sea.
Is groundwater powered by gravity?
Rivers are powered by gravity
