Revision For Geo - HL Flashcards
1
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Ground water flow
A
When water flows through rocks and soil underground
2
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Surface run-off
A
When the water runs off the surface of the ground
3
Q
Transpiration
A
When the water vapour is produced by the trees/forests
4
Q
Water vapour
A
Water in the gas state
5
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Source
A
Where a river begins
6
Q
Tributary
A
A small river/stream that joins a larger river
7
Q
Channel
A
Where the river flows
8
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Confluence
A
The point at which two rivers meet
9
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Mouth
A
The end of a river where it meets the sea
10
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Drainage basin
A
The area of land that is drained by a river
11
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Erosion
A
The wearing away and removal of rock
12
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Transportation
A
The movement of rocks and sediment
13
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Deposition
A
When a river drops what it’s carrying
14
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Traction
A
Rocks rolling/dragging along with the sea bed
15
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 suspension
A
They make the water look cloudy or muddy
