What are the three main parts (zones) of a river system?

What will be an ideal response?


The zone of sediment production, at the headwaters, where sediment is derived.
The zone of sediment transport, downslope from the headwaters.
The zone of sediment deposition, at and near base level.

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Fill in the blank with correct word.

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