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Why does a river deposits its load?
the 3 ways are:1) solution2)suspension3)bed load
How much of the Andes mountains dose the amazon river carry away as sediment each year?
The Amazon River carries away approximately 1.5 billion metric tons of sediment each year, much of which originates from the erosion of the Andes Mountains. This sediment transport plays a crucial role in shaping the river's ecosystem and surrounding landscapes. The sediment load is influenced by various factors, including rainfall, topography, and land use in the Andes region.
What are the Large flat surfaces that sediments settle on?
Large flat surfaces that sediment settles are called deltas. A delta is at the mouth of a river. It is formed when there is so much sediment that the waves and tides can't carry it away.
How much sediment a river caries?
300 million tons of sediment each year
What property of flowing water determines how much sediment it can carry?
The velocity of the flowing water is the primary factor that determines how much sediment it can carry. Higher velocity can transport larger and heavier particles, while lower velocity can only carry finer sediments.
Do rivers deposit sediment when they slow down?
Yes. A slower current cannot carry as much sediment or particles as large as a faster current.
How much does the amazon river pollution carry?
16583
Why was there so much competition over control of the Mississippi River?
it was an important route for transporting goods and supplies.
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.
How does the gradient of a stream affect how much erosion it causes?
It is because if a stream gets bigger, it is allowed to carry more sediment. More sediment means more erosion.
During a flood a river drops the largest pieces of its sediment on the floodplain close to its normal channel but why?
When a stream floods, it deposits much of the sediment that it carries onto its floodplain
Why does most of the sediment deposit in the mouth of the river?
Rivers are generally much wider at their mouths and this means the water speed is much less than further upstream. The result is that sediment is maintained in suspension less and therefore settles out.
