DL - River Landforms Flashcards by محسن .

Q

Explain the formation of a river levee (3)

A

Flooding causes deposition (of sediment) on the banks.
Material is left when the river recedes.
Repeated floods build up levees.

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What happens to sediment when a river recedes after a flood? 

A

Left behind

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