River Processes and Courses Flashcards
1
Q
Where does transportation take place in the river?
A
Upper, middle and lower courses.
2
Q
What process(es) take place in the middle course?
A
Erosion and deposition
3
Q
What is it called when a river drops silt and dirt when it loses energy?
A
Deposition
5
Q
What process(es) take place in the lower course?
A
Deposition
6
Q
What is it called when weather or the elements breaks something down?
A
Erosion
6
Q
What is it called when a river moves things?
A
Transportation
7
Q
What process(es) take place in the upper course?
A
Erosion
