Formations Of Leeves

Question 1

Describe how flood plains and natural leeves for,

Answer 1

• At times of high discharge the river has considerable amounts of energy which it uses to trasnport material through suspension

Question 2

Describe the final process of floodplains and natural leeves forming

Answer 2

• The river overflows its banks which will spread out over the surrounding area which is flat
• Sudden increase in friction then reduces the velocity of the river causing it to deposit its flood

Question 3

What takes place in the lower course which effects how leeves are formed?

Answer 3

• The river widens its valley through lateral erosion

Question 4

What are ‘Leeves’?

Answer 4

• Leeves are man made walls built on either side of a river to protect the land on either side from flooding