Upper Stage Flashcards

1
Q

What does the mountain stage of the river of the channel of have

A

Steep,narrow channel

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2
Q

Describe the flow in the upper course

A

Turbulent most energy eroding the channel

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3
Q

Name 3 stages found in the upper course

A

V shaped valleys
Interlocking spurs
Waterfalls

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4
Q

What happens when the river meets a series of rocks

A

Hills form known as spurs

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5
Q

What happens as the river flows around theses spurs

A

They become interlocking

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6
Q

V shaped valley

A

2 large hills formed by the river eroding making a V

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7
Q

Inter locking spurs

A

River meeting harder rock making interlocking hills

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8
Q

Slip off slope

A

Concave bank

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9
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Undercut bank

A

Concave bank

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10
Q

What are 2 things found in interlocking spurs

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Slip off slope
Under cut bank

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