Estuaries
Geography: AQA GCSE, topic 3.3.14
Estuaries
Estuaries are found in tidal areas at river mouths (where the sea meets a river).
What happens at high tide in estuaries?
- At high tide, the river overflows its banks.
- Because the water is moving slowly at this point, the sediment it is transporting gets deposited.
- These sediments build up over time to form large mudflats.
What happens at low tide in estuaries?
- At low tide, the sea retreats and the mudflats are exposed to the air.
Test yourself on Estuaries
Where are estuaries found?
What forms over time on either side of estuaries?
Which of the following happens at high tide in estuaries?