Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
9th Edition
ISBN: 9780134746241
Author: Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa
Publisher: PEARSON
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River Figure 2.2 Source Waterfall Marsh Tributary Meander Oxbow Lake Delta Estuary Flood Plain River Mouth arent ss of ater is Upper Course Middle Course ch is Lower Course overt st be
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Transcribed Image Text:River Figure 2.2 Source Waterfall Marsh Tributary Meander Oxbow Lake Delta Estuary Flood Plain River Mouth arent ss of ater is Upper Course Middle Course ch is Lower Course overt st be
Give your answer based on Figure 2.2 How do you describe the strength of the water current from the river head to the river mouth? At what course the water possesses the strongest water current? Why? What factor affects the strength of water current? How do you say so? Based on the figure, what part of the river a power plant can be most possibly situated? Why? Can we put up a power plant at the middle course or lower course? How? Figure 2.3
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Transcribed Image Text:Give your answer based on Figure 2.2 How do you describe the strength of the water current from the river head to the river mouth? At what course the water possesses the strongest water current? Why? What factor affects the strength of water current? How do you say so? Based on the figure, what part of the river a power plant can be most possibly situated? Why? Can we put up a power plant at the middle course or lower course? How? Figure 2.3
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