What causes deviations in the shape of a longitudinal profile of a river?

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What causes deviations in the shape of a longitudinal profile of a river?

2006-12-06 16:00:16 · 2 answers · asked by rikki l 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology

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The deviations are caused by the river not being able to erode these areas so the water goes around the obstacles. Has to do with the topography and general soil makeup of the river's environment.

2006-12-06 16:04:03 · answer #1 · answered by Ryan W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

-topography of land where river flows
- soil of the river bed
- various types of debris on reiver bed

2006-12-06 19:31:29 · answer #2 · answered by Lutfor 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋