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Geographical Term Details

Channel (geography)

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Channel_%28geography%29)

In physical geography, a channel is a type of landform consisting of the outline of a path of relatively shallow and narrow body of fluid, most commonly the confine of a river, river delta or strait. Channels can be either natural or human-made. A channel is typically outlined in terms of its bed and banks. (Wikipedia)

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Approved Date
11-Dec-2013

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