River Erosion

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What is river erosion?

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The process by which running water removes soil and rock from the banks and bed of a river.

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What factors influence the rate of river erosion?

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Factors include water velocity, sediment load, and the type of material in the riverbed.

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What is the term for the particles transported by a river?

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Sediment.

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What is a meander in a river?

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A bend or curve in a river, typically found in slow-moving water.

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What is deposition in the context of rivers?

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The process by which sediment carried by a river is dropped or settled in a new location.

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What creates a delta?

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A delta is formed by the deposition of sediment at the mouth of a river where it meets a body of water.

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What is the difference between erosion and weathering?

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Erosion involves the removal and transport of material, while weathering is the breakdown of rocks and minerals in place.

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What is the significance of water velocity in river erosion?

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Higher water velocity increases the river's ability to erode and transport larger particles.

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What are tributaries?

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Smaller rivers or streams that flow into a larger river.

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What is the term for the amount of water flowing in a river at a given time?

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Discharge.