Rivers: Landforms Keyterms Flashcards
1
Q
Floodplain
A
The flat land liable to flooding either side of the river.
2
Q
River cliff
A
A steep bank on the outside of the meander formed by erosion.
3
Q
River beach
A
Pebbles and boulders deposited on the inside of the meander.
4
Q
Slip off slope
A
A slope above the river formed by deposition.
5
Q
Pool
A
Deepest water
6
Q
Riffle
A
Shallower water