Factors Affecting River Regimes

Question 1

Physical - Snowfall

Answer 1

After melting, water is released all at once pushing the discharge up rapidly.

Question 2

Physical - Monsoon

Answer 2

Rushes the store at once pushing the discharge up rapidly.

Question 3

Physical - Geology

Answer 3

Some rock types are impermeable resulting in more surface runoff and therefore more water accessing the river store.