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प्रश्न
Explain different landforms produced by river erosion.
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
The highest waterfalls in South America is ______.
______ falls is located on the border between Canada and U.S.A.
How waterfalls are formed?
The term ‘meander’ has been named on the basis of Meander River of ______.
How is the deposition of sediment that occurs when the river enters a plain or the foothills called?
What is the river?
Consider the following statements.
- The highest waterfall is Angel falls of Venezuela in South America.
- The first longest beach in the world is the Marina beach in Chennai.
- Deltas are excellent productive lands.
Choose the correct answer using the codes given below.
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.
