Rivers Flashcards
1
Q
Interception
A
Water is prevented from reaching the ground
2
Q
Precipitation
A
Any moisture that reaches the ground
3
Q
Transpiration
A
Water lost through pores in vegetation
4
Q
Surface runoff
A
Water flowing on top of the ground
5
Q
Gradient
A
Gradient decrease the further downstream
6
Q
Load
A
Increase downstream
7
Q
Depth
A
Increases downstream
8
Q
Discharge
A
Greater downstream
9
Q
Channel width
A
Increases downstream
10
Q
Velocity
A
Increases downstream
11
Q
Flood walls
A
Raise the height of the channel which allows for a higher discharge
12
Q
Human factors effecting flooding
A
Deforestation- less interception from trees so more surface runoff
Land use- farming creates low lying land
Urbanisation- buildings mean more surface runoff due to impermeable surfaces
13
Q
Sheffield location
A
Foot of the Pennines
