Geography
Complete the following table:
| Stages | Effect on the river | Work of the river | Effect on land |
|---|---|---|---|
| Young Stage (Upper Course) | Formation of gorge, rapids and waterfalls. | Mainly erosion. | Formation of V-shaped valleys. |
| Maturity Stage (Middle Course) | …………… | …………… | …………… |
| Old Stage (Lower Course) | …………… | …………… | …………… |
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| Stages | Effect on the river | Work of the river | Effect on land |
|---|---|---|---|
| Young Stage (Upper Course) | Formation of gorge, rapids and waterfalls. | Mainly erosion. | Formation of V-shaped valleys and I-shaped valleys. |
| Maturity Stage (Middle Course) | River gets widened due to volume of water and load | Erosion and transportation | Formation of meanders, oxbow lakes and floodplains. |
| Old Stage (Lower Course) | River flow is sluggish and load-transporting capacity is drastically reduced | Mainly deposition | Formation of deltas. |
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