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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
What is a plunge pool?
Flood plains are very fertile.
Meander River flows in ______.
Rivers generally originate from a ______ or ______.
Bring out the feature of Meanders with examples.
How is the deposition of sediment that occurs when the river enters a plain or the foothills called?
Match the following.
| 1. | Meander River | a. | Antarctica |
| 2. | Valley Glacier | b. | River curves |
| 3. | Continental Glacier | c. | Corrie cirque |
| 4. | Scotland | d. | Alps mountain |
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.
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.
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.
