Landforms of River Erosion Flashcards

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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.

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Give three characteristics of interlocking spurs.
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 is 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.
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.




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