1. River Erosion / Deposition

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

11. Levees
Elevated ridges found along river banks.

12. Delta
Fan shaped deposits found at the mouths of rivers.

13. Name each river feature:g