Geomorphological Processes (AQA A-Level Geography): Flashcards
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Weathering
Weathering
Breaking down rock in its original location (in situ)
In situ meaning
In situ meaning
In the original location/on the spot
Regolith
Regolith
Loose, weathered material from rock breakdown
Mass movement
Mass movement
Material moving downhill under gravity
Rock falls
Rock falls
Rock blocks detach from cliff face & fall to base
Rock slides
Rock slides
Entire rock mass fails & collapses en masse (as whole body)
Erosion vs weathering
Erosion vs weathering
Erosion removes material; weathering breaks down in place
Traction
Traction
Larger stones/boulders rolled along channel bed
Saltation
Saltation
Smaller stones/pebbles bounced along bed in leaping motion
Deposition occurs when
Deposition occurs when
Energy levels or capacity decreases