
Alluvium
Geography Term
Alluvium is often used in geography and earth sciences to explain land formations.

The valley's fertile alluvium supports diverse agriculture.
Natural Processes
Understanding alluvium requires knowledge of natural processes like river flooding and sediment deposition.

River banks overflow, spreading alluvium across the floodplain.
Soil Fertility
Alluvium is associated with fertile soil, beneficial for farming and plant growth.

Farmers prefer alluvium, as it yields abundant crops.
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