River Terraces
River terraces are flat surfaces that mark old valley floors or floodplain levels. They result from the vertical erosion by a stream into its own floodplain, creating terraces that can be paired (at the same elevation on either side of the river) or unpaired (at different elevations or only on one side).
- River terraces are like steps along a river.
- They form when a river cuts down into its own floodplain.
- Older terraces are higher up, younger ones are closer to the river.
- They show where the river used to flow at different times.
- Rivers carve terraces during periods of changing water volume or land height.
- People use terraces for farming and building because they’re flat and fertile.
- We can tell how old a terrace is by looking at the soils and rocks on it.
Erosional Landforms (Running water)| Class 11 Geography Notes
Erosional landforms created by running water are the result of water moving across the land, carving out valleys, shaping mountains, and creating a variety of other structures through processes of erosion and deposition. These landforms show us the path water takes as it travels over and through the earth.
This article will give you a detailed guide on Erosional landforms by running water, including their formation and the unique landscapes they create.
Table of Content
- Erosional Landforms of Running Water
- Valleys
- Potholes and Plunge Pools
- Incised or Entrenched Meanders
- River Terraces
- Difference between Erosional and Depositional Landforms