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Why might a river that is eroding and depositing sediment along its sides start to cut into earth to form a canyon?
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∙ 9y ago
There are several potential causes. If a change upstream decreases a river's sediment supply, then them there is less sediment to deposit, and the river will begin to incise. The land over which the river flows may be uplifted by tectonic forces, causing the river to cut downwards. Finally whatever the stream drains into may decrease in elevation. This generally happens when the water level of the lake or sea that a river drains into drops.
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 13y agothe constant rushing water against the rock eventually breaks it down which doesnt seem like its doing much but after a couple million years, you've got yourself a canyon :)
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Why might a river that that was eroding and depositing sediment along its sides start to cut into earth into earth to form a canyon?
it happens because of erosion in the surface of the earth creating a canyon.
Why might a river eroding and depositing sediments along its side start to cut into earth to form a canyon?
If there was a change in sea level due to land being uplifted then the river would have more potential energy to cut into the earth.
When are sediments transported by a river deposited?
when rivers enter oceans or lakes, the water slows and sediment is deposited.
When rivers journey downhill they cut away land along their sides and then what do they do?
they go out to a ocean or lake depositing sediment along the way. (hope this is what you meant)
Why would river valleys produce cultures that farmed food?
River valleys have very fertile land, a result of rivers moving soil and sediment and depositing it in the valley. It also provides movement for people along the river.
What is a streams bed load?
Sediment that is carried by a stream along the bottom of its channel.
What is sediment that moves along the bed of a stream?
called a bed load its sediment that moves along the bed of a stream by rolling bouncing or sliding
What sediment an example of when it is along a stream?
erosion
What are the names of the canyons along the Colorado river?
the grand canyon the black canyon and more...
What transports most of the sediment in the beach environment?
Longshore Currents transport most sediment along the shore of beaches, according to my science book. .
When particles of sand shells are carried along in the water eroding and scratching the surface below it is called?
abrasion
What is the special treasure of the Grand Canyon?
Besides being one of the most sublimely and majestically beautiful places on our planet, there is nothing special about the Grand Canyon.____________The Grand Canyon is not the deepest or widest canyon in the world, but it does reveal nearly two billion years of the planet's geological history. The eroding action of the Colorado River over the slowly uprising plateau has caused ancient layers of rock to be exposed. This too may not be unique, but it is without a doubt special.
