River Severn Flashcards

1
Q

Name of the source of the river Severn

A

Plynlimon hills

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2
Q

How high is the source

A

740m upland

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3
Q

How much rain do they get

A

2500mm of rain

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4
Q

Name of the rivers waterfall

A

River Severn brakes it neck

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5
Q

How many litres per second

A

60,000 litres per second

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6
Q

What town is in the middle of the river Severn

A

Worcester

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7
Q

Where is the mouth of the river Severn

A

Bristol

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8
Q

How wide is it a the mouth

A

2km wide

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9
Q

What is the river used for

A

Car exports

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10
Q

Name one geomorphic processes 🪨

A

Erosion ( hydraulic action, solution, attrition, abrasion)🪨
Transport (traction, saltation, solution,suspension)
Deposition
TED

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11
Q

How are these affected by the climate

A

Freeze- thaw ❄️
Hydraulic action 🌧️

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12
Q

How are they affected by geology

A

Hard rock eroded slowly 🪨
Softer rocks erode quickly 🪨

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13
Q

What landforms are found in the upper course

A

U shape valleys
V shape valleys
Waterfalls

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