Question

Write the differences between perennial and seasonal rivers

Answer 1

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the rivers which flow or hold water throughout the year are called perennial rivers. eg-Indus, Ganga, Brahmaputra while the rivers whose depend on rainfall and they flow only during some months of the year are called seasonal rivers. eg--Godavari, Mahanadi,etc

perennial rivers generally have their source from the glaciers while the seasonal rivers are generally rain-fed.

perennial river have long courses while seasonal rivers have shorter courses.

the former have deep river-bed are swift flowing while the latter have shallow river-bed are not so swift flowing .

Answer 2

perennial rivers generally have their source from the glaciers while the seasonal rivers are generally rain-fed. perennial river have long courses while seasonal rivers have shorter courses. the former have deep river-bed are swift flowing while the latter have shallow river-bed are not so swift flowing