Hjulstrom curve Flashcards
1
Q
When does deposition occur? (Hjulstrom rivers)
A
When a river loses its energy
2
Q
What affects the velocity of a river? (Hjulstrom rivers)
A
- low rainfall
- becoming shallow
- increased load
- river overflowing onto banks
3
Q
What does the Hjulstrom curve show? (Hjulstrom rivers)
A
The crucial velocity needed for each size sediment to be moved or eroded
4
Q
What is capacity? (Hjulstrom rivers)
A
The total volume of sediment a river can transport
5
Q
What is competence? (Hjulstrom rivers)
A
The maximum size of load a river can transport
