EQ4-4.6: Landscapes and processes Flashcards
What is meant by the long profile of a river?
The long profile of a river shows changes in the height of the course of a river from it’s source to its mouth.
How does the river Eden’s landscape change along it’s long profile
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Compare hydraulic action to abrasion
Hydraulic is waves whereas abrasion is rocks
Define weathering
The breaking down of rock
Compare freeze thaw and biological weathering
Freeze thaw is cause by water freezing over night whereas biological is caused by animals
Compare traction with suspension transport
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Explain the stages and processes responsible for waterfall formation
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Explain two ways climate,geology and slope processes change the river landscape
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Label The key features of a flood hydrograph
Like time, rising limb and peak discharge
Compare flashy and subdued hydrograph
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Explain how physical factors can affect flood hydrographs
Trees absorbing precipitation
Soil absorbing water
