factors affecting energy and flow of a river Flashcards by Grace Martin | Brainscape

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type of flow

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turbulent=high velocity

laminar flow=slow velocity, smooth straight channels

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channel shape

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measured by hydraulic radius

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channel roughness

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amount of friction that slows down velocity of water

factors affecting=bedload, vegetation, irregulates in river bed

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