Landforms of River Erosion Flashcards

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Draw a diagram to illustrate the formation of a waterfall.
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Formation of a waterfall

Formation of a waterfall

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Draw a diagram to illustrate the formation of a waterfall.
What are interlocking spurs?
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Interlocking spurs are fingers of land that jut out into the river valley that streams and rivers are forced to flow around in the upper course.

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What are interlocking spurs?
What is a waterfall?
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A waterfall is a step in the long profile of the valley. It is where water falls down the vertical drop in the channel usually from a considerable height.

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What are rapids?
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Rapids are fast flowing, turbulent sections of the river where the bed has a relatively steep gradient. They are found in the upper course of the river.

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What are rapids?
Where are waterfalls and gorges typically found along the long profile of a river?
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Waterfalls and gorges are typically found in the upper course of the river.

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Where are waterfalls and gorges typically found along the long profile of a river?




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