River Erosion / Deposition

Erosion The break up and transport of earth materials by moving natural agents. Natural agents: Glaciers, Wind, Moving Water and Gravity

Deposition Moving water drops its sediment when the speed or volume of water decrease.

Watershed All of the land that runs into a river, including its tributaries.

Divide The high land which separates one gully or river valley from the next.

Floodplain The valley floor where the river overflows its banks during periods of high water.

Meanders Broad curves of a river which form on a flood plain.

Oxbow Lake A former river meander which has been isolated from the river.

Point bar Deposits of sediment made on the inside of a meander.

Cut bank The outside of a river meander where erosion is taking place.

Levees Elevated ridges found along river banks.

Delta Fan shaped deposits found at the mouths of rivers.

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