This decreases downstream. Changing River Factors that Affect Stream Flow Velocity Related to the gradient and volume. Flow in a Meander Factors that Affect Stream Flow Sediment load The sediment in the river. Increases during flooding events due to increase in erosion. Coarse particles are moved by bed load.
Dissolved material is carried in solution.
Any change in the system affects other parts of the system. Factors that affect stream flow are constantly moving toward equilibrium. Discharge, gradient, velocity, and sediment load. Stream Equilibrium References Chernicoff, Chapter 14.