Landforms In The Lower Course Of A River Flashcards
1
Q
How are floodplains formed?
A
By deposition in times of a river flood
2
Q
What is a rivers load composed of?
A
Different size particles
3
Q
What happens when a river floods?
A
It deposits heaviest particles first
4
Q
What do the larger particles form?
A
Leveés
5
Q
Why are floodplains good for farming?
A
Because the soil is very fertile
6
Q
What is Leveé?
A
A natural embankment formed to prevent flooding
7
Q
What is a floodplain?
A
A feature found in lower course of a river as a result of deposition
