River Landforms

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The name of the beginning of a river
Source
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The part of the river where meanders are found.
Middle course
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The part of the river with the highest velocity of water
Thalweg
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The build up of sediment on a river bank that is formed after many floods
Levee
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The transitional zone where freshwater is mixed with sea water
Estuary
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The area of flat land surrounding a river in the lower course
Flood plain
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A steep sided valley that is formed as waterfalls erode backwards
Gorge
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The part of the meander that has been cut off by the river
Oxbow lake
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Card 2

Front

The part of the river where meanders are found.

Back

Middle course

Card 3

Front

The part of the river with the highest velocity of water

Back

Preview of the front of card 3

Card 4

Front

The build up of sediment on a river bank that is formed after many floods

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

The transitional zone where freshwater is mixed with sea water

Back

Preview of the front of card 5
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