Rivers Flashcards
1
Q
What is Hard Rock in Geography?
A
This rock is resistant so over time a ledge, or overhang, develops
2
Q
What is Waterfall in Geography?
A
Where the water tumbles over the ledge
3
Q
What is Soft Rock in Geography?
A
This rock is easier to erode
4
Q
What is Gorge in Geography?
A
The waterfall retreats(cuts back) up the valley as the waterfall continues to erode backwards
5
Q
What is Fallen Rock in Geography?
A
When the overhang collapses, it falls into the Plunge Pool
6
Q
What is a Hydrograph?
A
A hydrograph shows two graphs - a bar chart showing rainfall, usually from a storm and a line graph showing discharge from before, during and after the rain storm shown in the bar graph. Basically, a hydrograph shows you the ways in which a river is affected by a storm.
