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See, the previous answer was wrong. The rivers wear away the land because of a agent in the river that is water. Water gradually, mostly quickly, goes through the soil, making it too soft. Then another strong stream of water erodes the soft soil (sediment) and wear away with it. This soil is taken forward and forward till it reaches it's destination.
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∙ 10y agoWhen they meander through land they erode at the sides of the river banks. Abrasion.
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How can rivers wear down and build up the land?
Rivers wear down and build up land because of the movement of the water. Water is a powerful thing. Water moves the dirt a little at a time.
How rivers wear away the sides of a valley?
Rocks and boulders carried by the water scour the land (in the same way as wire wool scratches metal) and the debris is carried to the river mouth.
Why do streams and rivers cause erosion?
They Create Deltas.
What are processes that can wear away land?
running water
Did the oceans exist before rivers?
yes, land was formed inside of the water. Slowly the land moved apart making room for rivers by taking away water from the oceans.
How did glaciers wear away land?
They wore away land by sliding over it. The ice moved over land and sliding friction caused land to slowly flatten.
What was Iraq formerly known as land of palms or rivers?
Land of Rivers.
Land of 5 Rivers?
The Punjab is known as the Land of Five Rivers.
Are rivers surrounded by higher land?
Rivers are always surrounded by higher land.
What is known as the land between the twin rivers?
Mesopotamia is known as the land between the rivers.
Is the way wind and water wear away the land bit by bit?
Both cause erosion.
Why was mesopotamia known as the land between two rivers?
Mesopotamia is known as the land between two rivers because the rivers were important parts to the land. The rivers would flood leaving behind fertile soil for planting.
