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प्रश्न
Explain different landforms produced by river erosion.
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उत्तर
The running water in the river erodes the landscape and formed different kinds of land.
They are:
- ’V’Shaped Valley:
The river erosion creates a steep – sided valley like the letter ‘V’ is known as ‘V’ Shaped Valley. - Waterfall:
When the soft rocks are removed by river erosion formed waterfall. E.g: Courtallam falls - Plunge Pool:
It is a hollow feature at the base of a waterfall which is formed by cavitation. - Oxbow lake:
Due to continuous erosion along the sides of the meander, the loop cuts off from the river and forms a cutoff lake is called Oxbow lake.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Courtallam falls is located across the______ river.
What is a plunge pool?
Flood plains are very fertile.
The place of the origin of the river is ______.
The highest waterfalls in South America is ______.
The raised river banks are called ______.
What is the river?
Assertion (A): The deltas are formed near the mouth of the river.
Reason (R): The velocity of the river becomes slow when it approaches the sea.
Identify and name the landform in the following diagram:
Assertion (A): The deltas are formed near the mouth of the river.
Reason (R): The velocity of the river becomes slow when it approaches the sea.
