Landforms of River Erosion Flashcards

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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 is a waterfall?
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.
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.
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?
How are rapids formed?
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Rapids form when there is vertical bedding which is when alternate bands of hard and soft rock cross the channel. Differential erosion will occur as the soft rock is more easily eroded than hard rock. This makes the riverbed uneven and river’s flow becomes turbulent leading to white water sections typical of rapids.

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