Question

Brad recently bought some land to build his dream house. A river runs through the middle of the land. He asked some friends their opinion on the placement of the house. Dustin told Brad to build on Side B because the river would eventually move towards Side A. Anthony told Brad to build on Side A because the river would move towards Side B. Grant thought either side was good because the river won’t ever change direction. Who do you agree with and why? Write your well-thought and logical explanations in the space below.

Answer 1

Canoeing upstream near the shore and downstream near the middle is advised due to the speed of the current.

Step-by-step explanation:

When paddling a canoe upstream, it is wisest to travel as near to the shore as possible. This is because the current is slower near the shore, making it easier to paddle against the flow of the river. On the other hand, when canoeing downstream, it may be best to stay near the middle. This is because the current is faster in the middle of the river, allowing the canoe to travel faster with the flow of the river.