Foundations Of Earth Science (8th Edition)
Foundations Of Earth Science (8th Edition)
8th Edition
ISBN: 9780134298573
Author: Frederick K. Lutgens, Edward J. Tarbuck, Dennis G. Tasa
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 3, Problem 5GST

(a)

To determine

The part of the stream’s load that gives brown color to the White River, as seen in the accompanying image.

(b)

To determine

The change in the river’s gradient if an artificial channel is constructed across the narrow neck of land, indicated by the arrow in the accompanying figure.

(c)

To determine

The effect of change in gradient on the flow velocity.

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