Rivers Flashcards
1
Q
what is a curve in the river called
A
A meander
2
Q
what is the starting point of a river called
A
The source
3
Q
What is it called when the river meets the sea
A
The mouth
4
Q
What is a tributary?
A
A smaller river or stream flowing into a
5
Q
What is a confluence?
A
The point where two rivers meet
6
Q
What are the characteristics of the upper course of a river?
A
:Steep gradient
:Narrow v-shaped valley
:Narrow/shallow river
:Large angular sediment load
:Mostly erosion taking place
7
Q
What are the characteristics of the middle course of a river?
A
:Shallower gradient
:Asymmetrical valley cross section
:Deeper river
:Smaller/rounded load
:Balance between erosion and transportation taking place
8
Q
Define ‘erosion’?
A
The wearing away of rock by the natural processes of rivers, ice, wind and sea
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