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When does a flood normally happen?
NeverA flood occurs when the volume of water in a river increases so much that the river overflows its channel.
The part of a river's valley that is underwater when the river overflows its banks is called the?
Flood Plains
What is the area normally covered by water when a river overflows its banks?
The area that is normally covered by water when a river overflows its banks is called the floodplain. This area is the first part of the land to be flooded.
What is it called when a river overflows its banks?
It is called flooding der what is the real term
How does rain affect runoff?
....runoff is when water overflows from a river so if theres too much rain it could overflow the river and create a runoff
What are long ridges of sediments alongside the channel of a river called?
Long ridges of sediments alongside the channel of a river are called levees. They are created by the deposits which are made when a river overflows its banks.
The part of a river's that is underwater when the river overflows its banks is called?
The part of a river that is underwater when the river overflows its banks is called the flood plain.
Where does the Tigris river overflow?
The Tigris River overflows miles after it starts
Is flooding weather?
Yes - floods are caused when heavy rainfall is unable to flow away swiftly enough, the water backs up and then overflows the river banks.
What is the name when a river overflows its bank?
flood plain
Is floods weather related?
Yes - floods are caused when heavy rainfall is unable to flow away swiftly enough, the water backs up and then overflows the river banks.
When does a flood normally happen?
NeverA flood occurs when the volume of water in a river increases so much that the river overflows its channel.
The part of a river's valley that is underwater when the river overflows its banks is called the?
Flood Plains
When the river overflows it's banks it deposits material called?
Silt
What area is normally covered in water when a river overflows its bank?
swamps
What is the area normally covered by water when a river overflows its banks?
The area that is normally covered by water when a river overflows its banks is called the floodplain. This area is the first part of the land to be flooded.
What is the flatwide area of land along a riverthat floods when the river overflows?
You are describing a delta or the mouth of a river.
