19 Best River Questions and Answers (Q&A) - ProProfs Discuss

Which section of a river usually has the steepest gradient?

Faydiangill
Answered: Nov 24, 2024

Upper course

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Why don't rivers run out of water?

C. Marcus, Content Developer
Answered: Apr 18, 2019

Rivers don't run out of water because of its source of water. Water from the ground, rivers and ocean evaporates and forms clouds. These clouds move toward the mountains where it rains or snows,...Read More

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Which rivers have the most tributaries?

M. Parker, Internet Researcher
Answered: Dec 03, 2018

Many sources count the Amazon river as the river with the most tributaries. There are thirteen major tributaries (IE thirteen other places that give the most water to the Amazon river), but there...Read More

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What is the smallest river on earth at 200 feet?

A. Ameli
Answered: Sep 07, 2017

Roe River is the smallest river on Earth. It is located in Great Falls, Montana with a length of more or less than 200 feet between these two areas: the Giant Springs, a large spring found near...Read More

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How does stream discharge change from high-gradient streams to low-gradient streams?

John Smith
Answered: Nov 24, 2024

The gradient gets smaller
The gradient decreases
The slope decreases
The slope gets smaller
It get smaller

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Can you fill in the blank?The gradient is steeper near the _______.

Odmsroyals
Answered: Nov 24, 2024

Mouth

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What is a tributary?

H.Miaham
Answered: Sep 04, 2017

A tributary smaller body of water that flows like a creek or river but it flows directly into a larger flowing body of water. Tributaries can be helpful if you are lost while kayaking down a...Read More

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What is a delta?

A. Ameli
Answered: Aug 30, 2017

A river delta is formed by sediment or material carried by the river that accumulates at one area. The river also forces the sediment to remain and become compact there. At the delta, this is...Read More

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Which river carved the grand canyon?

M. Parker, Internet Researcher
Answered: Aug 24, 2018

It is the Colorado River that made the difference with the way that the Grand Canyon looks like right now. According to some geologists, it is likely that the Colorado River carved The Grand...Read More

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What is the name of the 8,000 strong Manhattan neighborhood now located to the north of the Harlem River?

A. Ameli
Answered: Sep 06, 2017

The name of the 8,000 strong Manhattan neighborhood now located to the north of the Harlem River is Marble Hill. Originally physically located together will the Manhattan neighborhood, Marble...Read More

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