Levees

Question 1

Explain formation of levees

Answer 1

1) the river is in the lower course carrying lots of material
2) the river floods and water flows over the banks
3) the energy levels of the water are reduced because of friction between the water and bank
4) the river slows and deposits the largest material
5) after several floods a levee is formed

Question 2

Description of levees

Answer 2

Raised embankments on the side of a river