Lower stage Flashcards by Richard Burke

Erosion in lower stage

Less erosion, turbulence is lower
Sediment particle size is reduced
Lateral erosion occurs

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Transportation in lower stage

Smaller particles are carried by suspension

Substances carried in solution

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Deposition in lower stage

Smaller particles are deposited on the floodplain

Sea absorbs river energy leading to more deposition

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