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The second stage or the mature stage





  of the river begins as it enters the plains.




  Here, it swells and becomes broad as it is




        joined by its tributaries.




  It deposits silts on its sides making them




        fertile.




  The speed of the river decreases in this



        stage.





  In this stage, the river makes meanders or



        loops.
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