Rivers

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Water Fall
A waterfall is a sudden drop along the river course. It forms when there are horizontal bands of resistant rock (hard rock) positioned over exposed, less resistant rock (soft rock).
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Meanders
A bend in a river caused by erosional processes.
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Floodplain
A floodplain is an area of land which is covered in water when a river bursts its banks.
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Flooding
Flooding occurs when a river bursts its banks and overflows onto the surrounding land
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Dams and Reservoirs
The dam traps water, which builds up behind it, forming a reservoir. Water can be released in a controlled way.
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River Straightening
Straightening the river speeds up the water so high volumes of water can pass through an area quickly. Dredging makes the river deeper so it can hold more water.
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Meanders

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A bend in a river caused by erosional processes.

Card 3

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Floodplain

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Card 4

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Flooding

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Card 5

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Dams and Reservoirs

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