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the difference between a river and a flood is that a river is a stream of water in a concentrated area that doesnt usually disturbe the peace. but on the other hand a flood is when rain comes in heavy quanities and the river lake pond or stream over flows with water and may cause damage. ect. does that answer your question
In other words, rivers are permanent, floods are temporary.
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What is the difference between a delta and a flood plain?
A delta is formed at the mouth of a river where sediment is deposited, creating a fan-shaped landform. A floodplain, on the other hand, is the flat area around a river that is covered in water during times of flooding. Essentially, a floodplain is an area that can be part of a delta but not all deltas have floodplains.
What is the difference between flood plain and water table?
A "flood plain" is the total area on either side of a river that will be covered with water when the river reaches it's maximum crest during a flood. A "water table" is the area under the surface of the ground where the water reservoir (underground well or aquifer) begins.
Is there a difference between a 100 year flood plain and a flood plain?
The flood plain of a river is an area very near the river which floods regularly, generally every 1 to 2 years. The 100-year flood plain is a larger area which has a 1 in 100 chance of flooding in any given year. Over the long term this would average out to a flood every century.
What is the flood season for the Nile River?
Between July and November
What is the difference between the flood plain and the coastal plain?
A coastal plain is a streach of land along a seacoast which slopes down. In most cases it is an elevated part of the oceanfloor. A flood plain is the floor of river valley beyond the river bed. It is formed by mud, sand and silt
Comparison between inundation and flooding?
what is the difference between flood & inundation
What time of year does the Nile river flood?
between June and September
What the difference between potomac river and Mississippi river?
The difference is width
Did the Tigris river flood?
Yes, the Tigris river has flood with the Euphrates river.
What is the difference between a tornado or flood?
A Tornado is swirly fast wind, a flood is rising water levels...
What is the difference between flood and flash flood?
Flash flood comes and goes really quick. A flood takes longer and takes longer to go away.
Was there an la river before the flood?
no there was no la river before the flood the flood is what caused the city to create the la river.
