Set: Chapter 3
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All 5 Terms
| | Term | Definition |
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tributary | a branch that flows into the main stream |
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delta | a low triangular area where a river divides before entering a larger body of water |
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floodplain | a low plain adjacent to a river that is formed chiefly of river sediment and is subject to flooding |
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meander | a curve in a stream |
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oxbow lake | a crescent-shaped lake (often temporary) that is formed when a meander of a river is cut off from the main channel |
Set Information
| Terms | 5 |
| Creator | familyguy12 |
| Created | March 3, 2008 |
| Groups | None |
| Tag | section |
| Access | Anyone |
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