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Why do most rivers that have a large sedument load also have a fast flow of water?
Most rivers with a large sediment load also exhibit fast flow because swift currents are necessary to transport and suspend heavier particles. The increased velocity of the water provides the energy needed to overcome the gravitational pull on the sediment. Additionally, fast-flowing rivers often have steep gradients and turbulent flow conditions, which contribute to their ability to erode and carry sediment efficiently. This dynamic interplay between flow speed and sediment transport is crucial for shaping riverbanks and landscapes.
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What increases the salinity?
rain, snow, and melting ice add fresh water to the ocean, lowering the salinity there. Salinity is also lower near the mouths of large rivers. These rivers empty great amounts of fresh water into the ocean.
Why do most rivers that have a large sediment load also have high water velocity?
Most rivers with a large sediment load also have high water velocity because faster-moving water has greater energy, allowing it to transport more sediment. Increased velocity helps lift and carry heavier particles, preventing them from settling. Additionally, steeper gradients and turbulent flow often characterize such rivers, further enhancing their ability to erode and transport sediments. This dynamic relationship between water velocity and sediment load is crucial for shaping river landscapes.
What bodies of water are fresh water?
lakes and rivers also ponds
How are oceans and rivers alike?
Oceans are a lot deeper, bigger and contain a lot more life in it than rivers.
What is a network of?
Networks of rivers are tributaries that connect to rivers which also connect to bigger bodies of water.
How did the Comanche people get water?
They used water from rivers. They also captured rain water.
Why have complex societies of 4000-2000 B.C.E. developed along large rivers?
See "Hydraulic empire" as a search term. But also rivers allow water for crops and people and transportation and irrigation. Rivers are a natural place for people to come and trade. When trading goods, ideas are also traded, and from those ideas civilizations grow.
How does rivers cause erosion?
water in a river is constantly moving. Moving water will pick up sediments from the bottom of a river, and carry them with it. Water also has the power to move large rocks slowly along the bottom of a river.
Is a network of network?
Networks of rivers are tributaries that connect to rivers which also connect to bigger bodies of water.
Where do we get our water?
you can get it from rivers, lakes, and also oceans if you purify it first..
Why were most of the capitals built along rivers?
Rivers provided water - for agriculture and drinking. Boats on the rivers also provided a means of communication.
Why do you think most large cities in the us are located along rivers?
This stems back to the Industrial Revolution. Water power was at one time the most common power used to run machinery. It eventually was replaced by steam power, which also needed water. Rivers were also a good way to ship items from one place to another.
