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Which of the following is a typical feature of river erosion in youthful stage?
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ANS. (A) 
The river is often divided into three parts or stages:
(a) Upper course (steep gradient): Tributaries; V-Shaped valley; Interlocking spurs; Waterfalls; Rapids; Gorges
(b) Middle course (gentle gradient): Lateral (sideways) erosion starts; Transportation, River beaches; Meanders; River cliffs
(c) Lower course (very low gradient): Deposition Flood plain; Ox-bow lakes; Levées; Delta; Estuary
 

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