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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.
In a typical stream where the gradient is steep the discharge is what?
A steep gradient will force the water to flow downhill faster.
How does the gradient of a river affect its flow?
The gradient of a river is mostly flat or downhill which means that as the water flows it is affected by gravity. The steeper the gradient goes downhill, the more gravity will affect the water which will make the water flow faster (increases the velocity).
What is water potential gradient?
similar to potential energy, water flows down a gradient from higher potential to lower potential. Higher potential is generally in the soil/roots and lower potential is at the leaves/atmosphere. The water has potential to flow down the gradient
Where is the speed of flowing water in a river the slowest explain?
A mountain stream will often flow quickly as the gradient is steep. Lower down in the valley, the gradient is level and the width between the river banks is greater, so accommodating the greater volume of water. The speed of flow is therefore naturally reduced as the steepness of the gradient lessens.
What does the net flow of water molecules in osmosis depend on?
The magnitude of the concentration gradient across the membrane.
Did Roman aqueducts wear down as water rushed by?
No, they were stone built and the water was designed to flow slowly as the gradient was slight, there would be minimal erosion due to flow.
What is shear flow?
Shear flow is the flow induced by a force gradient (for a fluid). For solids, it is the gradient of shear stress forces throughout the body.
Why do winds not simply flow down a pressure gradient?
Why don't winds simply flow down a pressure gradient?
Is the pressure gradient equal to gas flow over resistance?
no gas flow is equal to pressure gradient over resistance
How does a streams gradient affect of velocity?
The steeper the gradient, the higher the velocity of flow.
What molecule will form when hydrogen ions flow down the electrochemical gradient through ATP synthesis complexes in mitochondria?
Water
