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The upper course of a river is characterized by steep gradients, fast-flowing water, and features such as waterfalls and rapids, typically found in mountainous or hilly regions. In contrast, the lower course has a gentler gradient, slower-moving water, and broader floodplains, often exhibiting meanders and deltas as it approaches its mouth. The upper course primarily focuses on erosion and sediment transport, while the lower course is more about sediment deposition and shaping the landscape.
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Where are pebbles in a river upper middle or lower course of a river?
the pebbles will be in the lower course of a riverthe pebbles will be in the lower course of a river
Why does a river valley become flat in the lower course?
The river valley becomes flat in its lower course due to the levels of erosion occurring in the river itself. In the upper course, the river's energy is used for vertical erosion(downward erosion) in order to get to sea level. That's why you see steep V-shaped valleys or Gorges being formed. However, in the lower course when the river is at sea level, a lot of this erosion becomes lateral(horizontal) which is why you see rivers becoming a lot wider in the lower course. Therefore, because the river is no longer eroding downwards there's no longer a difference in height between it and its valley, so the river valley becomes flat.
What are geographic features of upper middle and lower coast of river ganga?
the upper course, closest to the mountains and hills; the middle course, between the upper and lower courses; the lower course, the flattest area close to the sea.
Stages of a river?
middle course, upper course, lower course...
Whats the lower course of the river tees?
The mouth of the River Tees is at the North Sea. The lower course of the River Tees goes through Redcar near Middlesbrough.
The name yangzi is given to the lower course of the ----river?
Yangzi River.
Where does the river flow quitely in the upper course of the river or the lower course of the river?
A river usually flows quickly in the upper course, as it is at a higher elevation - mountains streams, waterfalls, etc. In the lower course, it will slow down as the lower elevation means the slope is more horizontal. It is here that the river may start to meander across the valley floor, forming bends, oxbow lakes, and a flood plain.
What is the lower course of Nile River?
The lower course flows through Egypt, into the Nile delta where it divides into two distributaries, the Damietta to the east and the Rosetta on the western part of the delta. It then flows into the Mediterranean Sea.
What the difference between potomac river and Mississippi river?
The difference is width
What is a river process?
what is a river process ? A river process consists of three 1.erosion (in the upper course) 2.transportation(in the middle course) and 3.deposition (in the lower course).
What does lower course mean river?
The lower course in the sense of rivers, means that it is now nearing the end of its journey, where all the sediment, and nutrients it has picked up in the 'upper' course is now settling out, and making rich deltas and embankments to grow crops or have farms on. So the lower course of the river is where it is very mellow, and barely moving. And the upper course of the river is where its very fast and turbulent.
What are the main parts of a river?
The upper, lower and middle course.
