Chapter 3- River Landforms / Features Flashcards
1
Q
In the upper course the river is
A
Narrow
Shallow
Flows in a v-shaped valley
2
Q
What is a v-shaped valley?
A
V-shaped valleys are produced as the river erodes its bed.
The river erodes vertically.
3
Q
What are the features in the middle course?
A
The river flows at a more gentle slope
The river is deeper
The river is wider
The river meanders over the valley floor
4
Q
What is deposition?
A
If the river flow slows down, it has to dump material in order to keep moving.
5
Q
What are the main features in the lower course?
A
River is much wider River is much deeper Valley floor is flat Valley floor is wide The river meanders
