Lacustrine deltas are deltas formed when the load carried by a river is deposited in the flood plain at the mouth of the river while inland deltas are deltas formed where the velocity of a river is checked on entering a relatively flat area especially a swamp area.
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Define the term delta, Describe the formation of a delta
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Define the term delta
Describe the formation of a delta
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Give any three examples of rivers with flood plains in Africa.
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Give any three examples of rivers with flood plains in Africa.
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Describe the term flood plain
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Describe the term flood plain
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With an aid of a diagram,describe the formation of a flood plain
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With an aid of a diagram,describe the formation of a flood plain
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State the factors influencing the formation of river braids
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State the factors influencing the formation of river braids
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Describe the formation of braided channels
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Describe the formation of braided channels.
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Explain the significance of raised river beds and banks.
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Explain the significance of raised river beds and banks.
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Briefly explain the formation of raised river beds and banks
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Briefly explain the formation of raised river beds and banks
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Briefly explain the formation of an alluvial fan
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Briefly explain the formation of an alluvial fan
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Give any three ways that lead to the formation of a gorge
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Give any three ways that lead to the formation of a gorge.
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Define the term interlocking spurs, Describe the formation of interlocking spurs
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Define the term interlocking spurs
Describe the formation of interlocking spurs
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Briefly explain the formation of a v shaped valley.
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Briefly explain the formation of a v shaped valley.
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State the three types of river erosion
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State the three types of river erosion
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Explain how the nature and amount of load influences the rate of river erosion
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Explain how the nature and amount of load influences the rate of river erosion.
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Define the following processes of river erosion: Hydraulic action, Attrition, Abrasion, Solution
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Define the following processes of river erosion:
Hydraulic action
Attrition
Abrasion
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Define the term river
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Define the term river
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Give the significance of the hydrological cycle.
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Give the significance of the hydrological cycle.
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Define the term hydrological cycle.
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Define the term hydrological cycle.
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Briefly explain five positive effects of mass wasting on the environment
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Briefly explain five positive effects of mass wasting on the environment
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Name two type of volcanic mountain in Kenya
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Name two type of volcanic mountain in Kenya.
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