rivers Flashcards

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Explain the formation of interlocking spurs

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In the upper course there is more vertical erosion. The river cuts down into the valley. If there are areas of hard rock which are harder to erode, the river will bend around it.

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Two ways people manage water

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  • reservoirs to preserve water supply
  • dams to control water flow to specific areas
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