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Why does clear water flowing down a river becomes muddy after rain?
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∙ 12y ago
I would assume it is from either the rain coming down and disrupting the ground beneath the waters surface. Or from it washing mud, or dirt, off the bank into the flowing water.
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∙ 12y ago
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Why does a river turn muddy after a heavy rain?
It is primarily bcause runoff from the rain washes sediment into the river.
Name a landform that is water flowing from the ground?
river
What is water flowing over a cliff called?
Waterfall.
What is a flowing water that is confined to a narrow depression in the Earth?
river
Why does bed load decrease in size?
The bedload becomes smaller when the river is flowing downstream, and the rocks also become smaller, smoother and rounder due to attrition and abrasion. (The reason the flow slows down is because the energy of the flow decreases.)
What are some words to describe a river?
A River's CourseWinding, twisting, snaking, or meandering; branchingA River's SpeedRoaring, cascading, treacherous; rolling, rippling, splashing; sluggish, stagnantA River's WaterBright, clean, sparkling; muddy, dirty, murky;A River's UseBusy, crowded, bustling; dark, mysterious, unexplored
What does dreaming of clear river flowing uphill mean?
You need to go pee.
Why is river indus muddy?
River indus is muddy because of mud around.
Is muddy river water an element compound or a mixture?
Muddy river water is a mixture of different materials. The moving river keeps it muddy. If the water stops moving, the muddy material will precipitate and settle to the bottom.
Is muddy water a mixture a compound or an element?
Muddy river water is a mixture of different materials. The moving river keeps it muddy. If the water stops moving, the muddy material will precipitate and settle to the bottom.
Is a river water mixture or compound or element?
Muddy river water is a mixture of different materials. The moving river keeps it muddy. If the water stops moving, the muddy material will precipitate and settle to the bottom.
Is river water element or compound or mixture?
Muddy river water is a mixture of different materials. The moving river keeps it muddy. If the water stops moving, the muddy material will precipitate and settle to the bottom.
Is river water an element mixture or a compound?
Muddy river water is a mixture of different materials. The moving river keeps it muddy. If the water stops moving, the muddy material will precipitate and settle to the bottom.
What major river was known in the old days as muddy river?
mississipi mississipi missouri
What is a muddy river an example of?
suspension
What is Canada's longest northwest flowing river?
Canada's longest flowing river is Mackenzie River
What is fastest flowing river in Scotland?
The longest and fastest flowing river in Scotland is the River Spey!
