rivers

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what usually takes place in the lower course of the river?
deposition
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v shaped valleys, interlocking spurs and waterfalls are usually found in which part of the river?
upper course
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tiny particles such as silt are usually transported through...
suspension
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which part of the river usually has the steepest gradient
upper course
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as a waterfall retreats upstream, it creates a feature called..
gorge
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what does the term traction mean?
traction refers to the way in which materials in the river are bounced along the river bed
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what does the term abrasion mean?
the process by which rivers grind their load against their bed and banks
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what is the high land that separates one drainage basin from another called?
a watershed
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what is the feature called that is formed when a meander is abandoned by a river?
ox bow lake
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v shaped valleys, interlocking spurs and waterfalls are usually found in which part of the river?

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upper course

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tiny particles such as silt are usually transported through...

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which part of the river usually has the steepest gradient

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as a waterfall retreats upstream, it creates a feature called..

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