River Processes Flashcards
1
Q
What is deposition?
A
When something is being placed or deposited; dropping something
2
Q
What is erosion?
A
When something is being pushed; wearing away of land by the river
3
Q
What is transportation?
A
When something is being transported (moved) to a different place or position; movement.
4
Q
What happens in the upper course?
A
Erosion is the main process
5
Q
What happens in the middle course?
A
Both erosion and deposition occur
6
Q
What happens in the lower course?
A
As the river loses energy, deposition happens
