River Landform Features And Flooding Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
What is a flood
A
When water is overflowed onto the land
2
Q
Name some negative affects of flooding
A
Destruction of property and death
3
Q
How is a v shaped valley formed
A
Erosion from either waterfalls or erosion on the bed of the river
4
Q
How are meanders formed
A
Erosion on the outside bend of the river and deposition on the inside slower moving bend
5
Q
What is a drainage basin?
A
A drainage basin is an area that is drained by a river and its tributaries
6
Q
What is a confluence?
A
It is when 2 rivers meet
7
Q
Where is the mouth of the river?
A
It is in the lower course of the river and is at the very end where the river meets the sea
8
Q
What are the stages of the water fall formation?
A
- River erosion wears
