Landforms of River Erosion Flashcards
Draw a simple diagram to show the main features of a meander.
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Draw a simple diagram to show the main features of a meander.
Give three characteristics of interlocking spurs.
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Steep gradient, convex slopes, they project from alternate sides of the family, separated by a narrow valley floor which is mainly taken up by the river channel, sometimes covered in Woodland and may have scree slopes.
Find out more about the landforms of erosion in the upper course of a river.
Give three characteristics of interlocking spurs.
Give three characteristics of rapids.
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The characteristics of rapids include:
- the turbulent flow of water
- white water
- uneven river bed
- steep gradients.
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Give three characteristics of rapids.
Give three characteristics of a gorge.
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Characteristics of a gorge include:
- very narrow valley
- very steep, high valley sides is
- located immediately downstream of a waterfall
- river channel takes up most, if not all, of the valley floor
- boulders litter the river bed
- turbulent, fast-flowing whitewater
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Give three characteristics of a gorge.
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.
Find out more about the landforms of erosion in the upper course of a river.
Where are waterfalls and gorges typically found along the long profile of a river?
