Month: April 2024

A natural drainage system refers to the network of flowing water. We can find flowing water in the form of rivers, streams, lakes, wetlands, and groundwater.  This network of natural features manages the flow of water across the landscape. These systems are essential for transporting water from higher elevations to lower elevations, regulating the water cycle, replenishing groundwater supplies, supporting ecosystems, and preventing flooding. Here’s a breakdown of the components […]

Longitudinal Profile The plot of the relative elevation of a stream bed from headwaters to mouth is called its “longitudinal profile”. In other words, the longitudinal profiles are plots of the elevation vs distance from the stream mouth to the upper reaches within the watershed basin. The longitudinal profile of a stream is generally concave upward, which is in accordance with the steady downstream decrease in slope. They help to […]