profile of a river Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
upper course
A
top of the river, steep, flow/vertical erosion
2
Q
middle course
A
middle of the river/ erosion and deposition occurs
3
Q
lower course
A
bottom of the river, gentle, laminar low and lateral erosion.
4
Q
types of rivers
A
- Perennial rivers- flows throughout the year
2. non-perennial rivers- flows during certain seasons
