Question

Which characteristics s common in young rivers

Answer 1

Answer

Characteristics of young rivers are;

• The river is small and flows with less energy down steep slopes

• Features formed are a result of erosion

• These rivers form V-shaped valley

• Form interlocking spurs when they meet obstacles

Explanation

A river in its youthful stages has a steep river gradient. The river is in most cases narrow and deep. Waterfalls and rapids are common in youthful stages of a river. The river channel is considered narrow and deep, with a V-shaped valley present. Vertical erosion is dominant and the channel of the river generally winds.

Answer 2

Answer:

The most common characteristics of young river is that it flows in steep stream

Explanation:

There are three stages of river early, young and old and it could be observed in the same river at different stages. The very first stage is called the early stage and second one is young stage in which the river is called a young river. At this stage, the river is usually small and it flows down steep slopes with a higher amount of energy. The youthful stage of a river are all formed by the processes of Erosion. The river also erode rapidly downwards in its young stage.