River processes

River processes

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Interactive Video

Science, Biology

1st - 6th Grade

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The video explores the power of flowing water, using the Colorado River and the Grand Canyon as examples. It explains the processes of erosion, transportation, and deposition, which shape landscapes over time. Erosion removes soil and rocks, transportation moves these materials downstream, and deposition occurs when the river slows, forming features like meanders. The video highlights how rivers can dramatically alter landscapes.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What happens to the river's load as it reaches its middle and lower courses?

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3 mins • 1 pt

Explain the significance of meanders in river landscapes.

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