1. Formation of Delta
⢠At the river mouth, a river loses energy and
starts to deposit its sediments.
2. Formation of Delta
⢠As the
sediments build
up, the mouth
will be blocked
⢠The river also
split into several
small channels
called
distributaries to
flow to the sea.
4. Meander
⢠A river that follows a
winding course, usually
forming hoop-like bends.
⢠River may meander
because
Lower gradient lower
speed lower river
energy river turns to
avoid obstacles
8. Positive Impact of river
⢠Rivers provide water
for domestic
purposes such as
drinking, bathing
and washing.
⢠Rivers are a good
source of food such
as fish and prawns.
9. Positive Impact of river
⢠Rivers are important
waterways for
transporting people
and goods.
10. Negative Impact of river
â˘River water
overflows river
bank cause lives to
be lost and destroy
property and crops.
11. Negative Impact of river
⢠Consuming
contaminated river
water can cause
people to fall ill
⢠Eg contract
diseases such as
cholera.