Key Terms - Paper 1 Flashcards

(4 cards)

1
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What is a cross profile?

A

A cross section of a river’s channel and valley

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2
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What is a long profile?

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A river’s gradient (steepness) from source to mouth

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3
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What is a tributary?

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A smaller river which joins a larger one

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4
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What is a confluence?

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The point at which two rivers meet

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