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What is the amount a river drops toward sea level called?
the gradient
When a river slows down what does it deposit?
It drops the material. This is called deposition :)
What is the branches of a river carrying water to the sea is called?
It is simply called tributaries.... +2348129212358
What is it called when a river deposits soil?
When a river deposits soil, it is called sedimentation. Sedimentation occurs when the speed of the flowing water decreases, causing it to drop the sediments it was carrying.
Which river drops steeply at Victoria Falls?
The Zambezi River
What causes moving water to drop sediments it is carrying?
Moving water drops sediments it is carrying when its velocity slows down. This can happen when the water enters a wider channel, encounters obstacles like rocks or vegetation, or when the gradient of the river decreases, allowing sediments to settle out of suspension.
What are tiny drops called?
Tiny drops are called droplets.
What are drops of water called?
Drops of water are called droplets.
What is meant by carrying capacity of a river?
The carrying capacity of a river refers to the maximum amount of sediment or material that the river can transport downstream. It is influenced by factors such as the river's flow rate, sediment load, and channel characteristics. Exceeding the carrying capacity can result in erosion or sediment deposition, impacting river ecosystems and infrastructure.
What is a river carrying sand an example of?
erosion
What is a point on a river when water drops vertically?
waterfall
Where does erosion and deposition occur in a river?
Erosion occurs in meanders and fast flowing parts of the river. Deposition occurs when the flow is too slow to carry the particles so drops the dirt and soil it is carrying. Deposition also occurs on the inside of a meander, which is why the meander stays the same width, but moves about.
