waterfall formation
Pronunciation
Noun
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
The geological process by which a waterfall develops, typically as a river erodes softer rock faster than the harder rock beneath it.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The diagram illustrates _____, showing how a plunge pool deepens as the rock face wears away."
Answer: waterfall formation
In your own words, what does "waterfall formation" mean?
The geological process by which a waterfall develops, typically as a river erodes softer rock faster than the harder rock beneath it.
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