River Deposition
This occurs when the materials carried by a river are deposited at any point as the erosive power of a river decreases.
Geography
River Transporation
This is the load carried or transported by a river. This load is undertaken in four ways: By Traction: This occurs when large pieces of materials such as pebbles are bumped and rolled along the bed of a river. By Solution: This occurs when certain minerals in water are dissolved by the flow of the …
Factors that Affect Flow of River Water
1. The volume of water released. 2. The shape of the river channel or valley. 3. The slope of the river valley. 4. The amount of materials carried.
Processes of River Erosion
River erosion involves four interacting processes, which are: 1. Corrosion or Abrasion: This is the wearing away of sides and floor of a river by the boulders, pebbles, sand and salt which are being transported. 2. Hydraulic Action: This involves the mechanical loosening and movement of materials by the force of moving water. 3. Corrosion …
Ways through which Water in a River Flows
1. Turbulent Flow: This is the circular flow of water in a river whereby the energy in a river decreases when its flow is turbulent. 2. Lamina Flow: This type of river flow occurs in layers, which appears to be parallel to the bed.
Meaning of River Erosion
Rivers are the most vital agents of denudation. The amount of erosion, transportation and deposition that a river exerts depends on the flow of water through its channel.