river bottom
The 'river bottom' is crucial in studying river ecosystems and sediment transport.
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Definition
B2Geography
(common)The lowest part of a river where the water meets the ground.
Example
- The river bottom is visible when the water level is low.
C1Hydrology
(technical)The bed or channel beneath a river, consisting of sediment, rocks, and other materials.
Example
- Scientists study the river bottom to understand sediment transport.
B2Geography
(common)The low-lying land adjacent to a river, often rich in nutrients.
Example
- Farmers often plant crops on the fertile river bottom.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "river bottom":
river runningcreek bedriver jackrock bottombottom edgeriver runlower boundarybottom fishingriver runnerblack bottomfalse bottom