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Does gravity have a play in the river flow?
Yes - water flows from a higher elevation to a lower elevation. That's why a lot of rivers flow from South to North
What are the two major rivers in the west region?
The two major rivers in the western region of the United States are the Missouri and Colorado rivers.
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.
Why do Connecticut rivers flow south?
Most rivers do not flow to the south. Rivers can only flow from areas of higher elevation to lower elevations, taking the route of least resistence. This is regardless of whether rivers are in the northern or southern hemisphere.
The lowest elevation limiting stream erosion is called?
The lowest elevation limiting stream erosion is called the base level. It refers to the point at which a stream can no longer erode its bed any lower. This can be either sea level for rivers that flow into the ocean or a lake level for rivers that flow into a lake.
Do all rivers have the same elevation?
No, rivers can have different elevations. If all rivers had the same elevation, there would be a lot fewer waterfalls!
What is a very quick flow of water from a higher elevation to a lower one?
Rivers streams rapids
Is it unusual that rivers flow north?
The Red River is a major North American river located in North Dakota. The reason that the Red River flows north is due to the fact that the location of the river is 200 feet higher in elevation than the water in which it feeds into. This causes the water to the lowest point of elevation which actually sits to the north of the river.
If Pittsburgh is at elevation 1223 feet and it is downstream the Monongahela from Morgantown WV how is Morgantown only 960 feet elevation?
The altitude of Pittsburgh at the point, where the three rivers come together, is between 700 and 800 feet above sea level. I don't remember the exact figure, but I know that it is close to that. Obviously, then, if Morgantown is at 960 feet, the Monongahela would have no problem flowing downhill to Pittsburgh. I don't know where they get that 1223 foot elevation figure for Pittsburgh. The surrounding areas are generally above 1000 feet, but it is the elevation of the rivers that matters with respect to the flow of the rivers. >>The pool level of the Ohio river at The Point in Pittsburgh is 710 feet elevation, so the Monongahela would flow down from Morgantown.
Why does the river flow north?
because the elevation is higher and water cant flow up hill ☻
How are rivers in the great basin different from most other rivers?
Small streams flow into rivers and the rivers flow to bigger rivers.
Why all rivers flow in one direction?
Actually many rivers run north in North America. Water has no sense of direction. If flows downhill by gravity. Most rivers east of the Rocky Mountains do flow in a southerly direction because the elevation is lower to the south and they are flowing toward the Gulf of Mexico. Source: Riverlorian.com
