How does the gradient of a river result in the river changing course?

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Karter Bass

Geography

26 March, 05:56

How does the gradient of a river result in the river changing course?

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Reagan Coleman · Answer 1

Width and depth increases as more water is added from tributaries. Gradient (the slope of the land) decreases as rivers flow because the river meanders across the land rather than erode into it and follow a straight path as it does in the source.