River Eden Flashcards
Location and characteristics of the Eden Basin
1
Q
Where is the River Eden located?
A
- North-West England
- North-East of Cumbria
- Between the mountains of the Lake District and the Pennines
2
Q
What areas does the River Eden flow through?
A
-The sources is in the Pennine hills - South Cumbria
- Appleby-in-Westmorland
- Carlisle
3
Q
What are the characteristics of the River Eden?
A
- The mountainous terrain in the Eden Basin causes the average rainfall to be higher
- The river is long and narrow - this increases lag time
- Steep slopes - increases peak discharge
4
Q
What’s the geology of the River Eden?
A
- Most of the rocks in the Eden Basin are sandstone and limestone.
- The highest ground of the basin is made of igneous rock which is impermeable
5
Q
How does the rock type affect the river?
A
- The areas where the rocks are permeable have high rates of infiltration which results in high groundwater stores
- In the areas made of impermeable rock, lag time is reduced due to the low infiltration rates. As a result, surface runoff increases.
