JC Geog River Features Flashcard pics

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Steven Morgan
Flashcards by Steven Morgan, updated more than 1 year ago
Steven Morgan
Created by Steven Morgan over 7 years ago
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Ox Bow lake Old stage Deposition Meander Narrow neck of land Eroded Horse shoe shaped Mort Lake
Delta Old stage Mouth Distributaries Deposition Esturine, Arcuate, Bird's Foot R. Nile
Levee Old stage Deposition High Raised bank Natural flood barrier Heaviest material dropped first Back swamp
Waterfall Vertical erosion Young stage Hard & soft rock Overhang Plunge pool Hydraulic action Retreat
Interlocking spurs Vertical erosion Zig/zag pattern Hard & soft rock Young stage Mountainous
V Shape Valley Young stage Vertical erosion Mountains Steep sides Weathered Hydraulic action
Meander Erosion & deposition Middle & old stage Lateral Erosion Bends in river Slow in inside(deposition)(River beach) Fast on outside(erosion)(River cliff)
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