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Fluvial
Fluvial (/ˈfluːviəl/), from the Latin fluvius meaning "river", is a term used in Geography and Earth Science to refer to processes and landforms associated with rivers and streams.
Etymology
The term "fluvial" comes from the Latin word fluvius, which translates to "river". It is used to describe anything pertaining to rivers, from the organisms that inhabit them to the landforms they create.
Related Terms
- Alluvial: Pertaining to the soil deposited by rivers.
- Fluvial Processes: The processes associated with rivers and streams that shape the landscape.
- Fluvial Landforms: Landforms created by the action of rivers and streams.
- River: A large, flowing body of water that usually empties into a sea or ocean.
- Stream: A small, narrow river.
See Also
References
- The Dictionary of Physical Geography. David S. G. Thomas, Andrew Goudie. Blackwell Publishers, 2000.
- The Oxford Companion to the Earth. Paul L. Hancock, Brian J. Skinner, David L. Dineley. Oxford University Press, 2000.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Fluvial
- Wikipedia's article - Fluvial
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