how are rapids formed?

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how are rapids formed?

2007-02-01 03:28:50 · 4 answers · asked by Lou 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Geography

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Rapids form where the water hits a sudden slope. The greater the slope, the faster the water flows. At a certain point where the land falls away, it ceases to be rapids and becomes a waterfall.

2007-02-03 21:24:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

Fast Water + Rocks = Rapids

2007-02-01 11:32:14 · answer #2 · answered by <('_')> 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

One way for rapids to form (such as in the Grand Canyon) is when debris flows from a side canyon constrict the flow of the river in the main canyon.

2007-02-01 11:38:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

the buses? the rapids are buses in california

2007-02-01 11:49:24 · answer #4 · answered by chkn_fur 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋