Balanced flow

Imagine a see-saw, with a board that sits on top of a support in the middle, and two kids on either end. When one kid goes up, the other goes down, because the see-saw is unbalanced.

In the same way, when water flows through a river, it can create an unbalanced flow. This could happen if there were more water flowing on one side of the river than the other, or if the riverbed had curves or bends that caused the water to flow faster in some parts and slower in others.

Balanced flow is when the water in a river or any other type of fluid flow, is flowing in a steady and even way, without any unbalanced forces or currents. This means that the flow is equal and consistent across the entire length of the river.

When a river has balanced flow, it is easier for boats and other vessels to navigate through it. Additionally, balanced flow helps to regulate the levels of sedimentation and erosion along the riverbed, which can help to maintain the ecosystem and also prevent floods.