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It will just accumulate more water in the river but, if the runoff water becomes toxic due to nearby factories or power plants then it can damage that ecosystem.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 13y agoThe river becomes 'polluted'.
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How runoff water can pollute a river or stream?
runoff can pollute a river or stream because when the water flows over the ground, it could pick up some trash or garbage on the ground, and the garbage could flow with the runoff. Then when the runoff enters a stream, lake, or ocean, the garbage will flow into the water, causing pollution.
How does rain affect runoff?
....runoff is when water overflows from a river so if theres too much rain it could overflow the river and create a runoff
How does a river form using runoff?
Runoff is extra water that came from anoter body of water, usually after a big rainstorm. If there is enough water going down hill, it can form a river.
What will happen when more water enters a river What will the speed be?
it will increase because the more water.... the faster.... its just a true fact!! You Know??
What is a body of water that flows through a natural channel and empties into another body of water?
I believe that it is called a runoff.
Which bodies of water does runoff include?
river, lakes, streams.
What is water that flows in streams and river and into the oceans and lakes?
Runoff
What is water that flows into streams and river into the oceans and lakes?
Runoff
Water that flows into streams and river into the ocean and lakes?
Run off
How might pesticides get from a garden to nearby river?
By runoff of rain water or irrigation water.
What is the place where the water of a river enters a lake?
Mouth of a River
What is a network of stream and river that drain an area of its runoff?
A water cycle :]
