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1
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Describe how flood plains and natural leeves for,

A
  • At times of high discharge the river has considerable amounts of energy which it uses to trasnport material through suspension
2
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Describe the final process of floodplains and natural leeves forming

A
  • The river overflows its banks which will spread out over the surrounding area which is flat
  • Sudden increase in friction then reduces the velocity of the river causing it to deposit its flood
3
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What takes place in the lower course which effects how leeves are formed?

A
  • The river widens its valley through lateral erosion
4
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What are ‘Leeves’?

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  • Leeves are man made walls built on either side of a river to protect the land on either side from flooding