Stages of a River

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What is a floodplain?

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A floodplain is the flat land adjacent to a river that gets flooded when the river overflows.

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What is the mouth of a river?

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The mouth of a river is the point where the river flows into a sea or lake.

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What is a meander in a river?

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A meander is a bend or curve in the river's path.

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What is a delta?

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A delta is a landform created by sediment deposited where a river flows into an ocean or lake.

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What are the features of the lower course of a river?

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The lower course of a river typically includes a floodplain, meanders, and a delta.

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What is sediment?

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Sediment is small particles of rock and soil that are carried and deposited by water.

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What is an alluvial fan?

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An alluvial fan is a fan-shaped deposit of sediment formed where a river flows out of a mountain range.

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What is a v-shaped valley?

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A v-shaped valley is a valley formed by the erosion of a river, characterized by steep sides and a narrow bottom.

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What are interlocking spurs?

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Interlocking spurs are ridges of land that alternate on either side of a river valley.

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What is the significance of river gradients?

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The gradient of a river refers to its slope, which affects the speed of the water flow and the river's ability to erode land.