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Rivers Flashcards

1
Q

Drainage basin?

A

the catchment area for precipitation then it drains to the river

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2
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Watershed?

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the boundary of the drainage basin

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3
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Tributary

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a smaller river flowing into a bigger river

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4
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Confluence

A

where 2 rivers meet

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5
Q

Highest waterfall in the world?

A

angel falls

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6
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Long profile of a river?

A

cut lengthways

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7
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Plan view of a river?

A

birds eye view

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8
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Cross-section of a river?

A

cut across the width

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9
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Upper course of a river?

A

ā€œvā€ shaped valley (steep sides)

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10
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Middle course of a river?

A

small flood plain develops

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11
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Lower course of a river?

A

wide flood plain, sides erode

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12
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Solution?

A

minerals from rocks dissolved in water

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13
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Suspension?

A

(Silty,murky brown) clay-sized particles carried along by the river

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14
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Saltation?

A

pebbles and small stones bounce along the river bed

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15
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Traction?

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largest material (rocks) are dragged along the bed of the river

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16
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Carrying capacity?

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a maximum amount of water a channel is able to hold

17
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Flash flood?

A

A flood that occurs quickly when water travels quickly down from high ground

18
Q

Lots of UK rivers start with?

A

A bog

19
Q

Gorge lies where?

A

Downstream from a waterfall at upper course

20
Q

Estury?

A

Mud dried out and industry built on

21
Q

Percolation?

A

Water passes through soil

22
Q

Longest river in UK?

A

Severn

23
Q

Flood?

A

When a river bursts its banks and overflows onto land that is normally dry

24
Q

RIVER SEVERN CASE STUDY?
flood
short term effects
(3)

A

bridges collapse
motorists stranded
no electricity

25
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RIVER SEVERN CASE STUDY?
flood
long term effects
(4)

A

damage to homes & businesses
crops lost
insurance claims
people die

26
Q

Flood management techniques?

4

A

afforestation
reservoir & dam
flood basin
sluice gates

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