If the velocity of a river increases, what is the expected effect on soil erosio

Practice Questions

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If the velocity of a river increases, what is the expected effect on soil erosion along its banks? (2021)
  1. Increases erosion
  2. Decreases erosion
  3. No effect
  4. Depends on soil type

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

If the velocity of a river increases, what is the expected effect on soil erosion along its banks? (2021)
  • Step 1: Understand that the velocity of a river refers to how fast the water is moving.
  • Step 2: Recognize that when the velocity increases, the water has more energy.
  • Step 3: Realize that higher energy in the water means it can carry more materials, including soil.
  • Step 4: Conclude that as the river's velocity increases, it can erode more soil from its banks.
  • Step 5: Therefore, increased velocity leads to more soil erosion along the riverbanks.
  • River Dynamics – The relationship between river velocity and its capacity to erode soil along its banks.
  • Erosion Processes – Understanding how increased energy in flowing water contributes to the erosion of soil.
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