Flood Plains, Leveés And Interlocking Spurs Flashcards
1
Q
How are flood plains formed?
A
Deposition
2
Q
How are leveés formed?
A
The heaviest of the rivers load is pushed out to the banks forming leveés
3
Q
What are the advantages of flood plains?
A
A material deposited by flood plains is called alluvium and is very fertile making it useful for farming
4
Q
What are the disadvantages of flood plains
A
Certain areas are prone to flooding
5
Q
How are interlocking spurs formed
A
When a river meets harder rock it winds around it making a series of hills called interlocking spurs
