Earth science: Rivers
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What is a watershed?
A region of land where water drains downhill into a body of water, such as a river, lake, dam, or ocean.
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What is a floodplain?
An area of low-lying ground adjacent to a river, formed mainly of river sediments and subject to flooding.
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What is a delta?
A landform created by deposition of sediment that occurs where a river flows into an ocean or lake.
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What is a meander?
The bending, winding form of a river channel.
