4.6 Distinctive River Landscapes Have Different Characteristics Formed By Interacting Physocal Processes Flashcards
1
Q
What factors differ the upper course, mid-course and lower course of a named U.K. river?
A
Channel shape (width, depth)valley profile gradient discharge velocity sediment size
2
Q
Label for each of these factors whether it increases or decreases the further downstream you go?
River discharge Channel width Channel depth Velocity Sediment load volume Sediment particle size Channel bed roughness Slope angle (gradient)
A
Increase Increase Increase Increase Increase Decrease Decrease Decrease
