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When a river slows down what types of sediment will be deposited first why?
The heaviest sediment will always be deposited first. Which sediment is the heaviest in that flowage can vary widely.
Why is the Betsiboka river orange?
Due to the sediment within the river. this sediment causes the river to appear orange/reddish
What is the quantity of sediment carried by a river?
sediment load
Does an old or young river deposit more sediment?
an older river deposits more sediment.
When the flow of a river slows is the sediment deposited?
Yes, when the flow of a river slows the sediment is deposited.
The smaller the load a river has the more sediment it can carry?
Actually, the larger the load a river has, the more sediment it can carry. A river's capacity to transport sediment is often determined by factors like its velocity and volume of water flow. When a river has a larger load, it can transport more sediment downstream.
What in a river us composed of sediment plus materials from the watershed area?
The components of a river that are composed of sediment and materials from the watershed area are known as the river's load. This load includes various types of sediment such as sand, silt, and clay, as well as organic matter, nutrients, and pollutants that are carried from surrounding land into the river. This material is transported by the river's flow and can influence the river's ecology, chemistry, and physical characteristics. The interaction between the river and its watershed plays a crucial role in shaping the river's health and ecosystem.
Do the levels and the sediment load increase or decrease as the river ages?
As a river gets older sediment load decreases due to the age of the river and erosion
What is the total quantity of sediment carried by a river?
sediment load
Can the smaller the load a river has the more sediment it can carry?
The smaller the load a river has the more sediment it can carry is false. When the river has more energy, it is able to carry a larger load, therefore more sediment.
What are the main ways sediment enters a river?
On flood planes the water erodes away the banks of the river. The Eroded dirt and sediment fall into the river.
What causes a river to deposit sediment?
Most sediment washes or falls into a river as a result of mass movement and runoff. Other sediment erodes from the bottom or sides of the river. Wind can also drop sediment into the water. Hope I helped! -DorkyGeek77
