Describe the types of rivers according to the availability of water.
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Answer:
There are three types of rivers:
1. Straight Channel – The river which flows straight from the point of origin without any branches
2. Meandering Channel – The river which involves various twists and turns in its course
3. Braided Channel – A river which further divides into various small branches inter-crossing their paths is called a braided river.
Perennial and non-perennial rivers
Explanation:
Perennial rivers are those rivers flow throughout the year. They have continuous water supply except during extreme drought. They are dependent on the water from the glaciers rather than the rainfall.
Examples: Ganga, Brahmaputra
Non-perennial rivers are those rivers that have no flow at least for part of the year. They are dependent on the rainfall for their flow of water.
Examples : Cauvery, Krishna