Geography #2 0.0 / 5 ? GeographyWater and riversKeywordsGCSEAQA Created by: Mr AFTWCreated on: 09-01-16 14:41 The land around a river, from which water drains in to the river. Drainage basin 1 of 9 The wearing away of rock, stones and soil by rivers, waves, wind or glaciers. Erosion 2 of 9 A sudden flood usually caused by a heavy burst of rain. Flash flood 3 of 9 An overflow of water from a river. Flood 4 of 9 Flat land around river that gets flooded when the river overflows. Flood Plain 5 of 9 A narrow valley with steep sides. Gorge 6 of 9 The action of water pressure in breaking up a river bank. Hydraulic Action 7 of 9 Does not let water pass through. Impermeable 8 of 9 The soaking of rainwater in to the ground. Infiltration 9 of 9
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