A river flows through a valley with a gradient of 1:1000. If the river descends 2 meters over a distance of 2000 meters, is the gradient consistent? (2022)
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A river flows through a valley with a gradient of 1:1000. If the river descends 2 meters over a distance of 2000 meters, is the gradient consistent? (2022)
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Depends on the soil type
Gradient = Rise / Run = 2 m / 2000 m = 1:1000, so it is consistent.
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Q: A river flows through a valley with a gradient of 1:1000. If the river descends 2 meters over a distance of 2000 meters, is the gradient consistent? (2022)
Solution: Gradient = Rise / Run = 2 m / 2000 m = 1:1000, so it is consistent.
