2007-11-24 02:03:15 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Weather
Yes, but usually only locally. Here are two reasons.
1. Size of the river and current speed of flowing river water does matter...
Why?...Friction of moving water will cause winds to increase right above the flowing waters. The flowing river water will "drag" the air by friction above it as it flow down river. Also if you increase the river size, you will increase the area where the surface wind will increase by this method.
2. Temperature difference also matters.
Why?...An increase in temperature difference between the water surface and the ground surfaces will result in an increase in the local temperate/pressure gradient. Just water evaporating from the surface of the river my be enough to produce a strong enough gradient to increase the local winds.
2007-11-24 21:00:49 · answer #1 · answered by UALog 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally winds are not affected by the presence of a river.
2007-11-24 05:05:27 · answer #2 · answered by Arasan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋