River Exe Case Study River Catchment at a Local Scale Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
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Location
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2
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Location of River Exe
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Runs through urban areas such as Exeter and other small towns
Exeter Quay particularly vulnerable to flood risk due to its location in the heart of exeter.
3
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Hydrograph characteristics for the River Exe
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Short rising limb
Short lag time
Due to impermeable rocks reducing infiltration and percolation.
4
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What is the Exmoor mires project
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Aiming to restore 2000 hectares of Exmoor back to its boggy conditions.
5
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Characteristics of the upper catchment of the river exe
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Maximum elevation of 514 m
Area is 601 km^2
Begins in Exmoor national park
67% is agricultural grass land and 15% is woodland
