Upper Course Flashcards by livy Hoyland | Brainscape

Q

River gradient?

A

Steep

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Bedload types?

A

Large boulders which are angular

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River efficiency?

A

Not very efficient

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River velocity?

A

Low

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River discharge?

A

Low

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The dominant processes?

A

Erosion - vertical

Hydraulic action
Abrasion
Attrition

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Q

Landforms created?

A

Waterfalls

Gorges

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What type of erosion occurs?

A

Vertical

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