Holding capacity - The maximum volume of water that a given space can hold or contain., Water level - The height of the surface of a river, lake, or ocean., River bed - The bottom of a river channel where water flows is typically composed of sediment, rocks, and other materials., River bank - The sloping land on either side of a river, which forms the boundaries of the river channel., Floodplain - An area of flat land near a river formed mainly of river sediments. It is often flooded when the river becomes too full., Relief - It is also known as terrain which means the high and low places on the earth surface., Basin - A large, bowl-shaped or low-lying area of land, often surrounded by higher landforms., Plateau - A large piece of flat land that is higher than the surrounding land., Plain - A large piece of flat land characterized by low relief., Shallow - Refers to a small depth from the surface to the bottom., Silting - When the slope of the river channel becomes gentle, the water flow slows down. The sediment of sand and soil in the river will be deposited on the river bed., Alluvium - The sediments brought to the land by floodwaters are rich in nutrients for farming., Utility - The service that is used by the public, such as an electricity or gas supply., Infrastructure - The basic structures and facilities needed for the operation and functioning of a society, such as roads, bridges, buildings, and utilities., Typhoon - A large, powerful, and destructive tropical cyclone that bring heavy rainfall and strong winds, Over-cultivation - The excessive or unsustainable farming of land, often resulting in soil erosion, loss of fertility, or the degradation of farming productivity., Overgrazing - The excessive grazing of livestock on vegetation leads to the depletion and worsening of the land., Fertile - Be able to produce many plants and crops,

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