The mouth of the river Flashcards
1
Q
When can a river channel take on a number of different forms?
A
When it reaches the sea or a major lake
2
Q
What will these forms depend on?
A
Rock type, strength of waves and tides and the amount of load being carried by the river
3
Q
What may the river end in?
A
A wide, deep estuary or as a narrow mouth
4
Q
What can mark the end of a river’s long profile?
A
A delta
