RIVERS: Influence of weathering and slope processes

Question 1

What does the contribution of deposition from weathering and slope processes lead to?

Answer 1

Deposition leads to the formation of floodplains.

Question 2

What do processes such as physical and chemical weathering, surface wash, landslides and mudflows cause?

Answer 2

Backwasting of valley slopes, widening of valleys and lowering of slope angles.
Also contribute to bank collapse and slumping.