Elevation (Meters) 2250 2000 1750 O Head 1500 1250 1000 750 500 250 0 Mouth Mouth 0 250 500 1250 750 1000 Distance from Ocean (Kilometers) Figure 3: Hypothetical Longitudinal River Profile 1500 1750 Head 2000 Consider what you learned in the previous section of this lab. With different gradients, you will see different speeds of water which are directly related to the amount of erosion experienced along the course of the river. 2250 15. In what part of the river would you expect to see the greatest amount of erosion taking place?

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Consider what you learned in the previous section of this lab. With different gradients, you will see different speeds
of water which are directly related to the amount of erosion experienced along the course of the river.
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15. In what part of the river would you expect to see the greatest amount of erosion taking place?
Transcribed Image Text:Elevation (Meters) 2250 2000 1750 Head 1500 1250 1000 750 500 250 0 O Mouth Mouth 0 250 500 1250 750 1000 Distance from Ocean (Kilometers) Figure 3: Hypothetical Longitudinal River Profile 1500 1750 Head 2000 Consider what you learned in the previous section of this lab. With different gradients, you will see different speeds of water which are directly related to the amount of erosion experienced along the course of the river. 2250 15. In what part of the river would you expect to see the greatest amount of erosion taking place?
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