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void:inDataset: http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/void.ttl#Agrovoc

Created: 2019-09-04T12:02:37

skos:notation: 18f09e45

clearwater rivers  

DEFINITION

  • A clearwater river is classified based on its chemistry, sediments and water colour. Clearwater rivers have a low conductivity, relatively low levels of dissolved solids, typically have a neutral to slightly acidic pH and are very clear with a greenish colour. Clearwater rivers often have fast-flowing sections.

    Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clearwater_river_(river_type)

    Created: 2/18/22

    (en)

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  • Created: 2019-09-04T12:02:37

    skos:notation: 8673a912

    bluewater rivers (en)

SCOPE NOTE

  • Clearwater rivers are mostly found in the highlands and have a higher pH and tend to have some dissolved minerals, making the waters harder than both blackwater and whitewater rivers (en)

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