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The Work of rivers

Various forms of erosion, young and old river valleys, deltas, oxbow lakes, meanders, rejuvenated rivers, water gaps, alluvial fans, sandbars, the water cycle in nature, and flood control work, are studied in this film.
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Portrays running water as the most powerful of all forces tending to alter the earth's surface. Describes the water cycle, and through stream table demonstrations, animated drawings, and natural photography, explains the growth of rivers, erosion cycle, rejuvenation, and deposition. Illustrates the formation of ox-bows, sand bars, and deltas. Shows examples of valleys, meanders, water gaps, and alluvial fans.

More in Bruce instructional series

  1. FAIR WEATHER CLOUDS
  2. FOUL WEATHER CLOUDS
  3. WORK OF WAVES
  4. WORK OF WINDS
  5. THE MIRAGE 1924
  6. The Work of rivers 1935

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Sources

  1. 16mm Filmography (legacy record) — title, description
  2. Bell & Howell Filmosound Library Catalog of Educational Motion Pictures, 1942 — title, creator, length, format, color, sound, genre, description
  3. 16mm Filmography editors — year, creator, length, catalog record

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