River Landforms Flashcards
1
Q
Explain how waterfalls are made.
A
Waterfalls are made, when the granite falls off the top of the hill and then gradually a pool forms, which then means the rocks erode more, now you have a waterfall
2
Q
What course are waterfalls made in?
A
Upper course
3
Q
What’s the definition of erosion?
A
Erosion is when some type of rock stats to fall/fade which then means there is not so much rock left. That is how erosion happens.
4
Q
Deltas are found in the _____________ course of the river.
A
Lower
5
Q
Meanders are found in the lower course of the river. True or false?
A
False
6
Q
Does the soft rock erode more quickly than the hard rock? True or false.
A
True
7
Q
Levees are create by __________.
A
Deposition
8
Q
What are deltas?
A
Deltas is where a river enters an ocean or sea.
