📗 LECTURE 13 — SET B (FLOW, FLOODING, DISCHARGE — VERY TESTABLE)
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What is river discharge?
The total volume of water flowing through a channel at a given time
What causes flooding?
When discharge exceeds the capacity of the stream channel
What is a floodplain?
Land adjacent to a river that may be submerged during flooding
Why are floodplains important?
Flooding replenishes soil and nutrients, making them ideal for agriculture
What happens when river flow slows at the mouth?
Sediment is deposited forming a delta
What is a delta?
A deposit of sediment formed where a river enters a larger body of water
What factors increase discharge?
Snowmelt and heavy precipitation
What factors decrease water levels?
Drought and excessive water use
How can excessive water use impact civilizations?
It can reduce water resources and contribute to collapse
Why are rivers important to human civilizations?
They provide water, nutrients, transportation, and support agriculture
