3.1.3.3 River Tees: example of a river valley to show erosion and deposition Flashcards
1
Q
what is the landform
A
High Force on the River Tees
2
Q
define waterfall
A
A stream or river that flows over a steep drop. This is due to erosion and both hard and soft rock present.
3
Q
what does the white water show
A
fast flowing water
hydraulic action
4
Q
what is the hard rock
A
igneous
more resistant
whinsill
5
Q
what is the soft rock
A
less resistant
carboniferous limestone
6
Q
when a waterfall retreats what does it form
A
a steep-sided gorge
7
Q
what forms underneath the waterfall
A
plunge pool
8
Q
what is it called when the hard rock is longer than the soft rock
A
overhang
