What would happen to the velocity of a river if the gradient increased?

Therefore, the rivers speed is at its maximum at the headwaters (high gradient, high energy) and at its minimum at the base level (no gradient, lowest energy). An incoming tide can reverse a river and cause it to flow against the gradient -- uphill! Erosion and speed have a direct relationship. As speed increases erosion increases as well.

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