What causes higher stream velocity near river levees?

💡 Explanation

Higher velocity near levees results from a decreased flow cross-sectional area because the levees constrict the channel. This constriction forces the flow to accelerate through the narrower opening; therefore, velocity increases, rather than decreasing, due to bed roughness or increased deposition.

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