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A slow-moving section of a river is typically characterized by reduced water velocity, which can occur in areas such as meanders, pools, or floodplains. In these regions, sediment tends to settle, creating a calmer environment that supports diverse aquatic life and vegetation. The lower flow rate also allows for the accumulation of organic matter, contributing to the overall health of the ecosystem. Such areas are vital for water quality and serve as habitats for various species.
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Which carries more sediment a fast moving river or a slow moving river?
Fast moving. sediment is heavy it settle out in slow water. But a river that just became slow after being fast looks like it has the most, because of all the settling going on.
What is slow moving river of ice definition?
A slow moving river of ice is known as a glacier. Glaciers are large bodies of ice formed by the accumulation and compaction of snow over long periods of time. They flow under their own weight due to the force of gravity.
Will there be more oxygen in a fast moving stream or a slow moving river?
Fast moving stream
Which will cause more erosion slow or fast moving river?
A fast-moving river will cause more erosion compared to a slow-moving river. The higher velocity of the water in fast-moving rivers increases the energy and force exerted on the riverbanks and riverbed, leading to more erosion.
Slow moving water part of a river or lake?
Swamp.
Which erodes faster fast or slow moving water in a river?
Fast moving water will erode faster because it is more powerful than slow moving water.
A mature river usually has fast-moving water with rapids and waterfalls?
False, a mature river is usually wide and slow moving
How do you say slow moving river in french?
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What is a metaphor using the word slow?
Time is a slow-moving river, winding its way through the valleys of our lives.
What is the world's mildest river?
Its actually the Florida Everglades. Seriously, its a huge slow moving river. I saw it on SurvivorMan
Are there any canals in the Congo River?
no there are none. the congo is a very wide and slow moving river which does not allow there to be any.
Which will cause more erosion a slow or fast moving river?
A fast moving river will. This is true because in a fast moving river more sediment is picked up from theedges of the stream and the bed making the riverwider and deeper. Also more rocks will be picked up eroding the other rocks.In a slow moving river less sediment will be picked up, and the river will erode slower.Therefor the river will also pick up less rocks and or smaller rocksthat wont erode the river as fast.
