Competence Competence id the maximum size (calibre) of load a river is capable of transporting whereas capacity refers to the total volume of sediment a river can transport. At low velocity only fine particles may be transported (clays‚ silt and fine sands). Large-calibre material can be moved when velocity increases. Because the maximum particle mass that can be moved increases with the sixth power of velocity‚ when discharge levels are high‚ for example during a flood‚ much larger boulders can
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The Willamette River (pronounced "Wil-LAM-it": Listeni/wɨˈlæmɨt/) is a major tributary of the Columbia River‚ accounting for 12 to 15 percent of the Columbia’s flow. The Willamette’s main stem is 187 miles (301 km) long‚ lying entirely in northwestern Oregon in the United States. Flowing northward between the Oregon Coast Range and the Cascade Range‚ the river and its tributaries form the Willamette Valley‚ a basin that contains two-thirds of Oregon’s population‚ including the state capital‚ Salem
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The River The Ganga The Ganges River has always been known as a religious icon in the world. The River is known as a spiritual center because the people of India rely on the river for most life functions in the area. The uses in India for the river are nearly endless; the main functions of the river are Agricultural use‚ Industry‚ as an energy source‚ transportation‚ Drinking‚ bathing‚ and baptisms. Along the river there are also many
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Down the River Edward Abbey’s essay Down the River reveals his strong belief that the existence of life revolves around nature itself. Abbey conveys these views through syntax‚ imagery‚ and his choice of structure. Abbey’s varying detail and syntax in the first half of the passage conveys an amazement toward nature. He states while gazing at the lion that there was a “mutual curiosity: [he] felt more wonder than fear”. His unexpected reaction to the mountain lion when they shared
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Geography Rivers 1. The speed and volume of a river varies from place to place along a river’s course because of many reasons. In the upper course‚ the volume of water is low as there are few tributaries. In comparison‚ the volume of water in the middle course is higher as there are more tributaries supplying water to the main river channel. The volume of water in the lower course is the highest as the lower course has the most tributaries. However‚ many other factors will also affect the
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The relationship you have with others often has a direct effect on the basis of your very own personal identity. In the essay "On The Rainy River‚" the author Tim O’Brien tells about his experiences and how his relationship with a single person had effected his life so dramatically. It is hard for anyone to rely fully on their own personal experiences when there are so many other people out there with different experiences of their own. Sometimes it take the experiences and knowledge of others to
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We Belong” Thomas King’s book “Medicine River”‚ is about a man named Will‚ who no matter what he does‚ he feels his connections are not he wants when he lived in Toronto‚ that is‚ until he goes back home to Medicine River for his mother’s funeral. This is where he meets Harlen Bigbear‚ a blunt and straight-forward kind of guy who becomes one of Will’s best friends. I feel Harlen is a big reason why Will comes back to Medicine River. As much as Will and James‚ who is Will’s
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ithi riverKLEAN ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD.‚ MUMBAI ..15.. The Mithi river pollution control needs consideration of the following aspects for clean-up. 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) Domestic sewage due to residential colonies as well as hutments in the thickly populated area. Industrial waste generated by authorized as well as unauthorized industries. Animal waste due to cow sheds in various areas. Garbage dump by citizens all along its course. Industrial sludge and rejects discarded by recyclers
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Rehabilitation of the Pasig River The Pasig River is a river in the Philippines running right through the heart of Manila. It flows from Laguna de Bay to Manila Bay through a length of 26 km and an average of 50m in width. The average depth of the river in around 4-6m. The river runs through some of the most populated areas in thePhilippines. Throughout history‚ the river was used as a major source of transportation‚ water‚ food‚ and livelihood for a large number of Filipino people living in Manila
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River velocity Measuring the velocity allows us to determine the speed‚ at which the river travels. If a high quantity of rain falls close to the source of the river there will be a greater amount of water travelling down stream and as a result the volume of water will be travelling at a higher speed. In the section of the river harbourne that that this measurement was taken in a high river velocity can indicate that Harbertonford is susceptible to flooding‚ a hazard that the flood defences
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