Landforms of River Erosion Flashcards
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?
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?
What is a gorge?
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A gorge is a narrow, steep-sided valley, with bare, rocky walls.
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What is a gorge?
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.
Draw a simple diagram to show the main features of a meander.
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Find out more about meanders and oxbow lakes.
Draw a simple diagram to show the main features of a meander.
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