7.1. Action of a River/Stream

The work of a stream includes erosion, transportation and deposition. These activities go on simultaneously in all stream channels.

1 Notes 1: We will discuss only important Landforms here. 2. Too many new terms are introduced in this chapter so do not try to memorise all landforms in first go. 3. Observe the diagram before reading the description. 4. Some landforms are discussed in other notes. 5. Landform are generally not asked in mains but could be asked due to changed syllabus. Moreover, understanding of landforms is needed to understand Indian phyiography correctly. Understanding of Landform also assist us in International relations (Geostrategy, Culture), Economic, Science and Tech. etc. 6. Notes are little bigger due to inclusion of more diagrams)