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Non Life Sciences => Geology, Palaeontology & Archaeology => Topic started by: The Scientist on 11/07/2010 14:56:27

Title: How is a river formed?
Post by: The Scientist on 11/07/2010 14:56:27

Please elaborate upon explanation. Thanks.

Title: How is a river formed?
Post by: tommya300 on 11/07/2010 23:22:02

Addressing only overland river ways.
A collection of water from a constant source from an upper elevation, finding its own level to flow to a lower elevation ultimately to sea level that is driven by gravity.

Title: How is a river formed?
Post by: geo driver on 12/07/2010 16:59:36

water follows the path of least resistance, and then more water follows it, "cutting" a path all the way to the next puddle of water