Glossary of landform and geologic terms. 2013.
scroll — (not preferred) refer to meander scroll … Glossary of landform and geologic terms
Meander — For other uses, see Meander (disambiguation). A hypothetical stream bed following a tilted valley. The maximum gradient is along the down valley axis represented by a hypothetical straight channel. Meanders develop, which lengthen the course of… … Wikipedia
Scroll plain — A scroll plain occurs where a river meanders across an area with a very low gradient, usually with a fairly continuous discharge. In addition to meanders, scroll plains are also characterised by many oxbow lakes.Examples of scroll plainsNew… … Wikipedia
river — river1 riverless, adj. riverlike, adj. /riv euhr/, n. 1. a natural stream of water of fairly large size flowing in a definite course or channel or series of diverging and converging channels. 2. a similar stream of something other than water: a… … Universalium
flood-plain landforms — A variety of constructional and erosional features produced by stream channel migration and flooding, e.g., backswamp, braided stream, flood plain splay, meander, meander belt, meander scroll, oxbow lake, and natural levee. HP … Glossary of landform and geologic terms
bar — 1) a) [ streams ] A general landform term for a ridge like accumulation of sand, gravel, or other alluvial material formed in the channel, along the banks, or at the mouth of a stream where a decrease in velocity induces deposition; e.g … Glossary of landform and geologic terms
bar and channel topography — A local scale topographic pattern of recurring, small, sinuous or arcuate ridges separated by shallow troughs irregularly spaced across low relief flood plains(slopes generally 2 –6 %); the effect is one of a subdued, sinuously undulating… … Glossary of landform and geologic terms
point bar — 1) One of a series of low, arcuate ridges of sand and gravel developed on the inside of a growing meander by the slow addition of individual accretions accompanying migration of the channel toward the outer bank. Compare: meander scroll.… … Glossary of landform and geologic terms
arts, East Asian — Introduction music and visual and performing arts of China, Korea, and Japan. The literatures of these countries are covered in the articles Chinese literature, Korean literature, and Japanese literature. Some studies of East Asia… … Universalium
Art collections of Holkham Hall — Holkham Hall in Norfolk has extensive contents which include:Collections [ piano nobile at Holkham, showing the four symmetrical wings at each corner of the principal block. South is at the top of the plan. A Marble Hall; B The Saloon; C Statue… … Wikipedia
