Still Seds Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
Why are rivers and the study of their deposits important?
A
They are effective shapers of the landscape and supply sediment and water to other sedimentary environments.
2
Q
What key information do rivers contain?
A
They contain key information on paleo environment, including changes in sediment supply, variations in slope, and climatic changes along the source-sink route.
3
Q
What are the principal fluvial landforms?
A
The principal fluvial landforms are channels, floodplains, and levees.
4
Q
What is a floodplain?
A
A floodplain is an area of land adjacent to a river that is subject to flooding.
5
Q
What is a levee?
A
A levee is an embankment built to prevent the overflow of a river.
