River Deposition Processes

Question 1

Deposition

Answer 1

rivers deposit when they do not have the energy to transport material anymore

Question 2

1-

Answer 2

the gradient of the river reduces
e.g. when the river meets the sea or a lake

Question 3

2-

Answer 3

when the amount of water is reduced and there is not enough to carry its load
e.g. during dry weather

Question 4

3-

Answer 4

the river channel is shallower so there is more friction

Question 5

4-

Answer 5

the river floods and overtops its banks, meaning the speed reduces out over the land either side. (floodplane)