River Landforms

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The start of a river is called the what?

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River source

Front

What is the name given to a small river that joins a larger river?

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Tributary

Front

A waterfall is most likely to be found closer to what part of the river?

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River source

Front

A waterfall is created because of ...

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the types of layers of rock

Front

The area that contains a river system is called a what?

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Drainage Basin

Front

The high ground around a river where rain seldom falls is called the ...

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Watershed

Front

What are the four main types of erosion for rivers?

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Hydraulic Action, Solution, Abrasion, Attrition

Front

Attrition is when...

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large rocks smash against each other.

Front

Deposition is when ...

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Objects are dropped along the river.

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Transportation in river systems has four main categories.

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Suspension, Solution, Saltation, traction.