Floodplains Flashcards
1
Q
What processes form a floodplain
A
Deposition (more extensive in the lower course of the river); during flood it is deposited with alluvium (material deposited by the river); lateral erosion (=migration of meanders)
2
Q
How is a floodplain formed
A
Look in folder
3
Q
Example of a floodplain
A
Barotse flood plain Africa; main body is 5500km but maximum flooding area is 10750km squared
4
Q
What is a floodplain
A
An area of low lying ground adjacent to a river
5
Q
Floodplain details
A
Lower course feature (high volume and large discharge); very fertile area of land which is good for agriculture
