The Work of Rivers

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Especially chemical solution derived from minerals like limestone or dolomite.

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C. Deposition

A river will drop its load when:

Volume decreases

Speed decreases

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C. Deposition

A river’s volume decreases when

Dry season

Dry region with high evaporation

Presence of permeable rocks

Receding flood waters

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C. Deposition

A river’s speed decreases when

It enters a lake

It enters a calm sea

It enters a gently sloping plain

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The work of a river depends on its energy

Energy a function of

Volume of water

Speed of water flow (dependent on gradient)