Why does the flow of the Congo River change from upstream, midstream to downstream, how much has cha

Updated on Financial 2024-04-19
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  1. Anonymous users2024-02-08

    The water energy resources of the Congo River are mainly concentrated in the upstream and downstream. The water energy reserves of Kisangani Falls in the upstream section are 120-2.2 million kW. The 100 km long section of the river has a 7-magnitude drop with a total drop of more than 60 meters, making it an excellent dam site for the construction of a large hydropower station.

    The downstream section (Kinshasa to the estuary) of the river passes through the highlands composed of crystalline rocks, the river channel is narrow, the water flow is rapid, there are 32 waterfalls and rapids in the more than 200 kilometers section between Kinshasa and Matadi, the total drop is 280m, this is the world's rare Livingstone waterfall group, it is the most concentrated section of water energy resources in Africa, after all development, it can be installed 40 million kw, which is the key development area of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

    There are many tributaries of the Congo River, the river network is dense, the main stream bypasses the edge of the Congo Basin, forming a large arc that protrudes to the north, and crosses the equator twice, and many tributaries with abundant water flow from both sides of the equator successively converge, so that the perennial flow of the Congo River is large and stable, and has the hydrological characteristics of the typical rivers in the equatorial rainy area. The average flow rate ranges from 30,000 m3 s in summer to 57,000 m3 s in winter. The minimum flow from continuous observations at the beginning of the 20th century is 20,000 m3 s, while the flow of a megaflood is 80,000 m3 s and the average flow is 42,000 m3 s.

    In Kinshasa, for example, the Congo River has a ratio of 3:1 of the maximum to minimum flows, making it one of the world's rivers with the smallest variation in flow. However, due to the different sizes of the north and south equatorial basins, as well as the different amounts of water in the tributaries and the flood periods, the water volume of the Congo River still fluctuates throughout the year, and the upper, middle and lower reaches of the river are different.

    The period of the largest flow in the upper reaches is from September to October, and there are two flood peaks in the middle and lower reaches of the year, the first in May, formed by the flooding of the tributaries on the right bank; The second was formed in December by flooding of a tributary of the left bank. The area of the tributary basin on the left bank is larger, and the volume of water is larger than that of the tributary on the right bank, so the second flood is greater than the first flood. 6

  2. Anonymous users2024-02-07

    The Nile River originates from the Huihang Plateau in Burundi in the northeast of Fichai Biliang Continent, is a river that flows through eastern and northern Africa, the Congo River belongs to the Atlantic Ocean system, originates from the Chimbisi River, and the main stream runs through the Congo Basin, so which is the greater flow of the Nile River or the Congo River? The answer is that the Congo River flows more. Below I will introduce you to the basic information of the Nile River and the Congo River, and interested readers can continue to read on.

    1. Compared with the Congo River, the flow of the Nile River is larger, because the Nile River mainly flows through the savannah climate zone and the tropical desert climate zone, and the water evaporation of the river is relatively large, and the Congo River mainly flows through the tropical rainforest climate zone, and the water evaporation of the river is less wide, so the flow is larger.

    2. The Nile River is about 6,670 kilometers long, the longest river in the world, and its basin is mainly divided into seven regions: the East African Lake Plateau, the Atbara River Area, the Mountain River Area, the Blue Nile Region, the Nile River Region north of Khartoum, the White Nile River Region, and the Nile Delta.

    3. The Congo River is located in the central and western parts of Africa, with a total length of about 4,640 kilometers and a basin area of about 3.7 million square kilometers, which is the second longest river in Africa.

    4. The flow of the Congo River is the second largest river in the world after the Amazon River, and the main stream flows through Zambia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Republic of the Congo and Angola, and finally flows into the Atlantic Ocean.

  3. Anonymous users2024-02-06

    The general flow of the Congo River is from east to west. The general flow direction of the Congo River is from east to west, the cause of which is that the topography is high in the east and low in the west, the eastern source is on the East African plateau, and the downstream reaches the Congo Basin. The Congo River, also known as the Zaire River, is the second longest river in Africa.

    Located in West and Central Africa. The upper Lualaba River originates in the Zaire Sabah Plateau, with its farthest source in Zambia.

    After flowing out of the Boyoma Falls in the north, it is called the Congo River. The main stream runs through the Congo Basin, and the channel arcs through the Democratic Republic of the Congo and flows westward along the border between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of the Congo into the Atlantic Ocean. It flows through the equator twice, each in a different direction, but generally flows from east to west into the Atlantic Ocean.

    The basin of the Congo RiverThe upper reaches of the Congo River are flat and gentle, and are suitable for navigation, with a navigable mileage of about 20,000 kilometers in the main and tributaries, including 10,000 kilometers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Democratic Republic of the Congo is the main part of the Congo River Basin, and its land area is within the Congo River Basin except for a very small part. Two hydropower stations, Yingjia No. 1 and No. 2, built in the 70s, are the first phase of the project.

    Personally, I think it's from east to west. The Congo River is also shaped like a zigzag and flows through the equator twice.

  4. Anonymous users2024-02-05

    The Congo River flows from east to west. The Congo River, also known as the Zaire River, is located in west-central Africa. With a total length of about 4,640 kilometers and a basin area of about 3.7 million square kilometers, it is the second longest river in Africa, second only to the Nile.

    The general flow direction of the Congo River is from east to west, and the upper reaches of the Congo River originate from the Zaire Shab'a Plateau and flow westward through the Congo Basin, so the flow direction is mainly affected by the topography of high in the east and low in the west.

    The main stream of the Congo River is arc-shaped and runs through the Congo Basin, first from south to north and then from north to south, crossing the equator twice before empties into the Atlantic Ocean.

    Hydrological characteristics:There are many tributaries of the Congo River, the river network is dense, the main stream bypasses the edge of the Congo Basin, forming a large arc that protrudes to the north, and crosses the equator twice, and many tributaries with abundant water flow from both sides of the equator flow in successively, so that the perennial flow of the Congo River is large and stable, and has the hydrological characteristics of rivers in the typical equatorial rainy area.

  5. Anonymous users2024-02-04

    Question 1: The reasons for the abundant water volume and abundant water energy resources of the Congo River (1) The water volume is abundant.

    Topographical factors: The high mountains around the Congo River basin tend to converge in the middle to form larger rivers.

    Climatic factors: Located in a tropical rainforest area, it is hot and rainy all year round. (The Congo River basin is a tropical rainforest belt with dense and complex vegetation and strong moisture retention ability, which will not evaporate even in high temperatures).

    2) Water energy is abundant.

    The large flow of water leads to the abundance of water energy. (See the reason for the abundance of water).

    The surrounding mountains flow down with energy. (As for whether it is the reason for the drop in the South African highlands, it seems that it is not).

    Question 2: The Congo River has a large amount of water and abundant water energy resources because it flows through both sides of the equator and is alternately fed by abundant precipitation in the northern and southern hemispheres, and has the characteristics of large water volume and small changes in the year, with an average annual flow of 41,000 cubic meters per second and a maximum flow of 80,000 cubic meters per second.

    Question 3: Analyze the reason why the Congo River is more abundant than the Nile River The Congo River is affected by the Brazilian Warm Current, and it has a tropical rainforest climate with more precipitation; The Nile is inland and has a tropical desert climate with little and uneven precipitation.

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    Question 5: The reason for the abundant water resources of the Congo River (the Congo River is the second largest river in the world after the Amazon River) is located in the tropical rainforest, the climate is hot and rainy, and the precipitation is abundant, with an annual precipitation of 2000 mm; and the Congo Basin collects the surrounding water resources; The Congo River basin is relatively wide and has a long river length.

  6. Anonymous users2024-02-03

    The Congo River is the second largest river in the world and the longest in Central Africa, with abundant freshwater resources, but it has little effect on the agricultural development of the region through which it flows. This is mainly due to several reasons:

    Poor river water quality: Most of the areas through which the Congo rivers flow are tropical rainforests, and the water source is affected by large amounts of organic matter and sediment, resulting in poor water quality and unsuitable for irrigation of farmland.

    Complex topography: The Congo River basin has complex topography, turbulent rivers, and large elevation differences, making it difficult to carry out effective water conservancy engineering construction, which also restricts the development of agriculture.

    Inaccessibility: Most of the areas through which the Congo rivers flow are tropical rainforests and swamps, which are inaccessible and costly, which also limits the development of agriculture.

    Thus, although the Congo River is rich in freshwater resources, it has little effect on the agricultural development of the region through which it flows.

  7. Anonymous users2024-02-02

    The reason: abundant precipitation, continuous rain throughout the year.

    The average annual rainfall in the upper reaches of the Congo River is about 1,300 mm, and the average annual runoff depth is about 200 mm. The climate in the middle reaches is humid, with an annual rainfall of 1500-2000 mm, an annual runoff depth of about 500 mm, and an annual runoff depth of up to 1000 mm in the center of the basin.

    The Congo River has a relatively normal flow and receives rain throughout the year**. In Braça and Kinshasa, the hydrological variation of the rivers is characterized by the main peak at the end of each year, the secondary peak in May, the high low tide in July and the second low tide in March and April.

  8. Anonymous users2024-02-01

    Hello! Glad for your question!

    The Congo River is located in the Congo Basin, which has a tropical rainforest climate with high temperatures and rains all year round! There are many tributaries, and the water supply is sufficient! The Nile River is located in the East African Plateau, with a savannah climate, obvious dry and wet seasons, and the river is not replenished in the dry season, so the average annual flow of the Congo River is larger than the average annual flow of the Nile!

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  9. Anonymous users2024-01-31

    The Congo River flows through the tropical rainforest climate zone, with large annual precipitation and river volume; The Congo River flows through the Congo Basin and has developed many tributaries, which flow into the main stream with a large amount of water, and the Congo River has a large amount of water.

    The upper reaches of the Nile flow through the savannah climate zone, where there is less precipitation and the river does not have much water. It flows through the plateau area and there are not many tributaries. In the lower reaches of the river, the climate is arid, precipitation is scarce, there are almost no tributaries flowing in, and due to the high temperatures, evaporation is strong, and the rivers have little water.

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