What Are The Differences Between The Long Profile And Cross Profile Of A Rivev Flashcards

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Long Profile:

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Has elevation and distance

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Cross profile

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Shows charatistics and processes that happen at each part of the river.

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Upper course

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Has a v shaped cross section and has vertical erosion 1.5m wide. It mostly erodes down wards

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Middle course

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Has a crossed shape valley and is a channel cross section it has energy to transport

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Lower course

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The river is close to it’s base and carries a heavy load. If the river slowes down it deposits material

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