Landforms from river flooding Flashcards

1
Q

What landforms are created when a river floods?

A

The river creates levees

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What are Levees?

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raised banks along the course of a river in the lower course. Can be added to a create a river defence.

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What other landforms are created when a river floods?

A

Changing meanders and ox-bow lakes in the lower course.

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