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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).
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoIt increases with the discharge, channel depth, and the channel width. :)
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∙ 9y agoThe gradient of a stream affects the speed of the water as it moves downstream. The steeper the gradient, the faster the water moves.
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∙ 10y agoThe velocity of a river will increase as the river goes downstream.
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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.
How does a streams gradient affect of velocity?
The steeper the gradient, the higher the velocity of flow.
What does the River flow velocity depends on?
the gradient and how much friction there was. The gradient means how steep the land the river is on so if it is very steep them the velocity will be higher.
What 3 factors affect how fast a river flows?
Amount of water in the river and the Wind... Slope of the river and size of the river both affect how fast a river flows.
How does a rivers gradient affect its speed erosion capabilities?
The steeper a river's gradient, the faster and greater the erosive power is.
What does a river flow in?
whether they are deep or wide, slow or fast flowing, shallow or steep gradient, a river flows in a channel
What three affect how fast a river flows and how much sediment it can erode?
A river's slope, volume of flow, and the shape of its streambed all affect how fast the river flows and how much sediment it can erode.
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 is the Danube river's gradient?
Danube river gradient
How does turbulence affect the speed of a river?
it slows the streams flow
What might affect the flow of the water in a river?
A dam or weir
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.
