Levees Flashcards
1
Q
How are levees formed
A
Deposition- when the river floods the banks the load being transported is deposited onto the bank. Over time this builds up and a layered stucture is formed
2
Q
Details on levees
A
Can be artificially strengthened or increased in height; they occur in the lower course (high volume and large discharge); river is now deep and wide and the landscape around it is flat
3
Q
Diagram on levees
A
Look in folder
4
Q
Levee example
A
Sacramento, california; natural and run parallel
5
Q
What is a levee
A
A ridge of sediment deposited naturally alongside a river by overflowing water
