mahi crossword

1. the ground at the bottom of the river- often made up of sand and stones
4. This happens when a river has too much water in its channel. The water breaks through the river banks and spreads over the surrounding land.
6. The end of the river.
7. Pool A deep pool at the foot of a waterfall.
8. The wearing away of rock caused by the constant impact of running water.
9. A part of the river where water flows almost vertically down. They are caused by erosion.
13. lake Part of a meander that is cut off from the main river by erosion.
14. A long trough in the landscape that has been eroded by a river. They are often V shaped especially in the mountains and hills.
17. Basin An area of land drained by a river. Also known as river basin and catchment area.
19. The start of the river.
20. the ground at the side of a river
21. a groove in the land that a river flow along
22. a smaller river that flows into a larger river.
23. A bend in a river.
25. A point where a road goes through a river. Very important before bridges could be built.

2. When a river lays down or drops the material that it is carrying such as sand, mud and small stones or sticks.
3. The process where the river moves its’ load from one place to another.
5. a wide muddy or sandy area where some rivers meet the sea. From above this looks like there are some as many islands
10. Plain This is the flat land of the river valley close to the river banks. It naturally floods regularly, which makes the soil rich and excellent for growing crops.
11. The boundary of a drainage basin
12. A steep-sided river valley which is very narrow and deep. Most have rocky sides. The river cuts this deep valley by erosion.
15. What the river carries along with it - mud, sand, rocks, wood etc….
16. an artificial or man-made river channel
18. Occurs near or at the mouth of a river, where the sea meets the river and the fresh and salt waters mix.
21. where tow rivers or streams meet like a junction for roads
24. Fast-flowing stretches of water.