rivers Flashcards
(20 cards)
1
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Describe the gradient, valley and channel subjects and cross profile on an upper, middle, lower coarse?
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2
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describe vertical erosion?
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3
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define lateral erosion?
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4
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what is hydraulic action?
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5
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what is Abration?
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6
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what is attriton?
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7
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what is solution?
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8
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Describe the 4 methods of transportation.
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9
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deposition : why and were do rivers deposit sediement
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10
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define deposition
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when the river drops eroded material its transporting
11
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define the formation of a waterfall?
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12
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describe an interlocking spur
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13
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describe the formation of meanders?
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14
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describe the formation of OX box lakes?
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15
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define flood plains?
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16
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describe the formation of levees
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17
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describe the formation of estuaries?
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18
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river severn
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19
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4 factors affecting food risk
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20
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flood risk - land use?
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