Rivers - Long Profile

Question 1

Upper Course

Answer 1

Steeper gradient
Larger load particle size
Higher channel bed roughness

Question 2

Lower Course

Answer 2

Higher discharge
Higher occupied channel width
Higher channel depth
Higher average velocity
Higher load quantity

Question 3

Knick Points

Answer 3

Irregularities in the long profile.

Question 4

Graded Profile

Answer 4

When a river has a balance between erosion and deposition.