River Valleys - how they change from source to mouth Flashcards
1
Q
How do rivers change in terms of erosion as you move downstream?
A
As a river goes downstream vertical erosion reduces and lateral erosion increases.
2
Q
What is lateral erosion?
A
sideways erosion for example on the outside of a meander bend
3
Q
What is vertical erosion?
A
downwards erosion, for example when a river creates a river gorge.
