Riverscape

A riverscape or river landscape comprises the features of the landscape which can be found along a river.

Along the upper course of a river, these include:

    Waterfall
    Gorge

Along the lower course of a river, these include:

    Meander
    Oxbow lake
    Flood plain
    Levee
    River delta

A riverine is a landscape formed by the natural movement of a water system such as a river. A riverine landscape includes the ecosystems (all living things including plants and animals) in and around the area of a river. A riverine may also be defined as a network of rivers and surrounding land. Riverine landscapes are excellent for agricultural uses such as farming because the land is rich and fertile. They are a valuable resource for growing food. Landforms:

    Flood plain – a low-lying area regularly flooded by a river
    Riverbed – a channel in which the river flows
    Billabong – an arm of a river which forms a pool, only joining with a river in times of flooding.

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