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River Flow Flashcards

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Laminar flow

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Flow in a straight line as a result of little friction from river bed

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Turbulent flow

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Flow subject to river bed friction and so water moves at different speeds/direction

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Helicoidal flow

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Cork screw like flow of water in a meander

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Thalweg

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Line of fastest flow

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