Erosion and River Formation

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What is erosion?

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wearing away of the landforms

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What is weathering?

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breaking of rocks while they are in place

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What is the main reason behind the increase in different types of erosion?

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Deforestation.

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What is a source in terms of a river?

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A place from where the river originates.

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What is the mouth of a river?

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The place where the river joins another water body.

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What are meanders and oxbow lakes?

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Formed in the middle course of the river when the erosive power of the river becomes less.

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How does a river erode different types of rock?

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It erodes soft rock more quickly than hard rock, which may lead to the creation of a waterfall.

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What role do rivers play in shaping the landscape?

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Rivers carve valleys and create various landforms through erosion and deposition.

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What is a delta?

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an area of low, flat land shaped like a triangle, where a river splits and spreads out into several branches before entering the sea.