Graded profile Flashcards
1
Q
Graded profile
A
Also known as long profile, concave profile
2
Q
River bed
A
Tries to reach equilibrium
Smooth on concave profile
Rough and bumpy in reality
3
Q
Concave profile
A
Diagram showing river characteristics
Height above sea level
Distance from source
Made from upper, middle, lower courses
4
Q
Upper course
A
Most turbulence
Most energy lost to friction
Low discharge
Closest to source
5
Q
Middle course
A
Most likely to entrain new material
Greater capacity
6
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Lower course
A
High discharge Least energy lost to friction Smoothest channel Least turbulent Closest to mouth
