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The Mississippi River flows north because of the slope of the land and the force of gravity, which causes the water to move in that direction.
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What three things can speed up the flow of the river?
Increase in rainfall or snowmelt, leading to more water entering the river. Steeper gradient or slope along the river's path, allowing water to flow faster. Removal of obstructions such as rocks or debris that can impede the river's flow.
Does gravity cause rivers the flow?
No, gravity does not directly cause rivers to flow. Rivers flow due to the force of gravity pulling the water downstream. The elevation gradient along the river channel allows the water to move from higher to lower elevations, creating the flow of the river.
What is the flow rate of the river?
The flow rate of a river is the volume of water passing through a specific point in the river per unit of time, usually measured in cubic meters per second or cubic feet per second.
How fast do rivers flow?
yes it does. the hydraulic radius increases downstream which decreases friction. also the river sides and bed are smoother due to faster erosion which allows the river to flow faster. There are unlikely to be large obstuructions (such as boulders) in the river so the water has a clear path.
A structure built across a river to control the flow of water?
A dam is a structure built across a river to control the flow of water. It helps regulate water levels, generate hydroelectric power, and provide water for irrigation and drinking. Dams can also prevent floods and create reservoirs for recreational activities.
What major river flow into the Mississippi river just north of St.Louismissouri?
The Ohio River.
What is the main tributary of the Mississippi?
The Missouri River is the largest tributary of the MS river.
Do the Mississippi River flow into Alabama?
Si or yes it does it goes north.
What continent does the river Mississippi flow through?
The Mississippi and the Missouri rivers are on the continent of North America.
How did Marquette and Joliet know the Mississippi River could not be the north west passage?
Marquette and Jolliet knew that the Mississippi River could not be the Northwest Passage because the Mississippi River continued to flow South.
Rivers that flow into the Mississippi River?
The two major rivers that flow into the Mississippi river are the Missouri river and Ohio River.
Does the Mississippi River flow near Fargo North Dakota?
The Red River of the North is the river which flows through Fargo, North Dakota. The Red River flows north and drains into Lake Winnipeg in Manitoba, Canada. The Mississippi River starts in northern Minnesota, about 150 miles east of Fargo, North Dakota.
Does the Mississippi River flow through Tennessee?
Yes, the Mississippi River does flow through Tennessee.
Which big river flows north?
The Mississippi River, Colorado River and Missouri River are some.
What large river runs northwest to southeast through north Dakota and other state until it flow into the Mississippi River?
Missouri River
What rivers flow out of lake superior?
the Mississippi river.
What two rivers flow north in North America?
I'm pretty sure there's only one and its the Nile River in Egypt.
