Theme 1- Test review

Question 1

What is hydrochloric action?

Answer 1

-Rapid water
-That has a lot of energy
-That erodes materials/rock in rivers to erode
- and pushed gaps in rocks

Question 2

Why does deposition occur on the side of meanders?

Answer 2

-Water moves slower on the inside bend of the meander
-Therefore there is less energy
-Therefore water deposits material it was transporting
- Shallower and therefore more friction

Question 3

What is a catchment area?

Answer 3

A drainage basin

Question 4

Why does the upper catchment area in the uk contribute to flooding further downstream?

Answer 4

-Sources are upland and receive more rainfall
-More surface runoff due to steep side
- More tributaries and therefore receive more water
- Have more impermeable rock (more water)
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Question 5

Factors responsible for landform changes?

Answer 5

-Unconsolidated rock
-narrow beach buffer zones
-not maintained managements
-terminal groyne syndrome
-concordant or discordant coastline
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