The Lower Course Of A River Flashcards
1
Q
Define Leveé
A
A natural embankment of silt which are deposited along the banks
2
Q
Define floodplain
A
The flat area close to rivers that are prone to flooding
3
Q
Define river delta
A
An area of silt deposited by a river where it enters the sea or a lake
4
Q
How is a delta formed?
A
When a river meets the sea, the river flow is reduced and causes material to be deposited.
Deposition occurs in the main channel which blocks it
The river then creates distributaries in order to reach the sea
