The erosion of soil by river mainly depends upon its ________________.

width

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length

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speed with which it flows

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None of these

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Solution

The correct option is C speed with which it flows
Flowing water can erode rocks and soil i.e, erosion occurs. Erosion of soil by river mainly depends on the speed with which it flows. More the velocity more is the speed of erosion and transportation of sediments. It should not mixed with volume of water flow as it will increase the power of erosion.

The correct answer is option C.

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