GEOLOGY
GEOMORPHOLOGY
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Question
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The Umgeni River where is flows past the Lapa at Hilton College is a good example of an____
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exotic river
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episodic river
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non-perennial river
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perennial
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -A stream or a river that flows continuously through its river bed for a year is known as a perennial river. They have water in their river bed for the whole year. Examples of perennial rivers are, the Brahmaputra, Ganges, Indus, etc.
Detailed explanation-2: -The perennial rivers are the rivers that continue to flow throughout the year. Ganges, Indus, Brahmaputra are examples of perennial rivers.
Detailed explanation-3: -Most Himalayan rivers originating in Himalayan peaks are perennial because they are fed by melting snow throughout the year.
Detailed explanation-4: -UPSC Mains. Notes: Kaveri is the only perennial river in peninsular India.
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