River Erosion
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8th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is river erosion?
Back
The process by which running water removes soil and rock from the banks and bed of a river.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What factors influence the rate of river erosion?
Back
Factors include water velocity, sediment load, and the type of material in the riverbed.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the term for the particles transported by a river?
Back
Sediment.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a meander in a river?
Back
A bend or curve in a river, typically found in slow-moving water.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is deposition in the context of rivers?
Back
The process by which sediment carried by a river is dropped or settled in a new location.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What creates a delta?
Back
A delta is formed by the deposition of sediment at the mouth of a river where it meets a body of water.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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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