Rivers in the zone are similar to those of South East Asia and Australia.  They tend to flow more slowly and have been used for navigation in many instances.  They have transported the rich soils from the high lands and spread them onto the vast fertile lowland plains

Studies:
Study groups can become explore lower course flood plains, their formation soil building and value for agriculture. 

Among the higher altitudes the soft ground is easily eroded by the rivers and we investigate  the various aspects of river erosion with deep gorges, steep slopes, and their sliding activity.

Because of intensive farming with sheep and cows there are issues of river pollution controls we can explore.

Floods often occur and provide us with opportunities to learn about the ways engineers control these to protect communities and valuable farming land from their destructive forces.

See also: River Studies NZ   Waikato River (340 cu/sec)  Whanganui

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