Rivers - Deposition Flashcards
1
Q
Conditions that allow deposition to occur
A
Reduction in gradient Reduced discharge Shallow water Increase in load Reduced velocity
2
Q
Deposition
A
Release of particles that a river is carrying cue to a decrease in velocity.
3
Q
How deposition changes downstream
A
More common in the lower course.
At the mouth it can cause Deltas.
Large fragments are deposited in the upper course.
