Engineering Geology

Lecture 02 - Rivers and Streams

Flow of Discussion

1. Review of the Hydrologic Cycle.

2. Define Drainage Basins and River Systems.

3. Discuss the three zones in a river

3. Streamflow Characteristics of a River - Laminar flow vs. Turbulent Flow

4. Factors affecting flow velocity (Why do some rivers flow faster compared to others?)

5. Familiarize notable rivers in Mindanao

Davao River
Rio Grande de Mindanao River
Cagayan de Oro River
Agusan River