Question

Distinguish between river alluvial plains and glacial outwash plains.

Answer 1

The differences between river alluvial plains and glacial outwash plains are:

• River Alluvial Plains: Formed by the deposition of sediments (alluvium like silt, clay, and sand) carried by running water (rivers and streams) across floodplains and lowlands.
• Glacial Outwash Plains: Formed by the deposition of sorted sediments (outwash consisting of gravel, sand, and silt) by glacial meltwaters flowing out from the front of melting glaciers.