Key Terms - Rivers Flashcards

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Width

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The distance from one river bank to the other

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2
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Depth

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The distance from the surface of the water to the bed

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3
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Velocity

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The speed the water is flowing - usually in m/sec

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4
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Discharge

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the amount and rate of water movement in the channel - usually in m3/sec

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