Definitions
- Describing the act of crossing a shallow river or stream on foot or by vehicle. - Referring to the process of crossing a body of water that is shallow enough to walk through. - Talking about the action of moving across a river or stream by walking or driving through the water.
- Describing the act of walking through water that is not deep enough to swim in. - Referring to the process of moving through water that is shallow enough to walk through. - Talking about the action of standing or moving through water that is below the knee level.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve moving through water.
- 2Both can be done on foot.
- 3Both require a shallow depth of water.
- 4Both can be used to cross a body of water.
- 5Both can be recreational activities.
What is the difference?
- 1Depth: Fording requires a shallower depth of water than wading.
- 2Purpose: Fording is typically done to cross a body of water, while wading can be done for recreation or to move through a shallow area.
- 3Equipment: Fording may require a vehicle or specialized equipment, while wading can be done with just bare feet or simple footwear.
- 4Speed: Fording is typically faster than wading as it involves crossing a body of water, while wading is slower and more leisurely.
- 5Risk: Fording can be riskier than wading as it involves crossing a body of water, which can have unpredictable currents or hidden hazards.
Remember this!
Fording and wading are both ways of moving through shallow water. However, fording is typically done to cross a body of water, such as a river or stream, and requires a shallower depth of water than wading. Wading, on the other hand, can be done for recreation or to move through a shallow area and is slower and more leisurely than fording.
