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How does the gradient of a stream affect how much erosion it causes?
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∙ 12y ago
It is because if a stream gets bigger, it is allowed to carry more sediment. More sediment means more erosion.
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What are the three factors that affect the rate of stream erosion?
it is gradient, discharge and load.
How gradient afects a streams erosive energy?
what are three factors that affect rate of stream erosion
What factor is most likely to affect the amount of erosion done by a stream?
The slope or gradient of the stream is the most likely factor to affect the amount of erosion. Steeper slopes result in higher velocities, which in turn increase the erosive power of the stream. A steeper slope also allows the stream to carry larger sediment and potentially cause more erosion.
What is load and how does it affect erosion?
Stream Load is the amount of material a stream can hold as it flows. As a stream flows it causes erosion, and this erosion is carried about as material in the stream. As too much is eroded, the extra material will fall to the bottom, or push it's way to the sides.
What causes a mature stream to develope?
wind erosion
How does the gradient of river affect it flow?
The gradient of a stream affects the speed of the water as it moves downstream. The steeper the gradient, the faster the water moves.
Which most likely causes a stream to widen?
a stream is most likely widen by erosion
What is the difference between a young mature and old stream?
A young stream is typically characterized by a steep gradient, fast flow, and erosion of its channel. As a stream matures, it becomes more meandering, has a gentler gradient, and tends to deposit sediments in its channel. An old stream has a low gradient, meanders extensively, and has a stable floodplain with significant sediment deposition.
What causes stream and valley erosion?
i think its the farts in this world
What affects stream erosion?
There are three factors that affect stream erosion. These are water velocity, shape, size and depth of channel, and stream capacity to transport eroded materials.
Does a mature stream causes erosion since it moves very slowly?
A mature stream causes more erosion than a young stream, due to the pure fact that theres more curve in a mature stream causing the sediments to shift more frequently.
Stream gradient role on stream velocity?
An increase in gradient will generally increase stream velocity.
