RIVERS physicalgeography

Name three characteristics of a river channel/valley?

explain how oxbow lakes are formed?

Why does deforestation link to flooding?

EXPLAIN a reason for flooding

EXPLAIN how impermeable surfaces can cause flooding?

why soft engineering is better than hard engineering?

Describe three strategies used in soft engineering?

Why is hard engineering not as good as soft engineering?

What is a levee?

How does the shape of a river valley change downstream?

Explain formation of a levee?

What is river flooding?

Describe one physical cause of flooding?

Define lag time?