River Deposition Processes Flashcards
1
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Deposition
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rivers deposit when they do not have the energy to transport material anymore
2
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1-
A
the gradient of the river reduces
e.g. when the river meets the sea or a lake
3
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2-
A
when the amount of water is reduced and there is not enough to carry its load
e.g. during dry weather
4
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3-
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the river channel is shallower so there is more friction
5
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4-
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the river floods and overtops its banks, meaning the speed reduces out over the land either side. (floodplane)