Sediment Sources, Cells and Budgets (AQA A-Level Geography): Quizzes
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What is a sediment cell in a desert environment?
What is a sediment cell in a desert environment?
A self-contained system where sediment moves
What does the term 'sediment budget' refer to?
What does the term 'sediment budget' refer to?
The balance between sediment input & output
What is weathering?
What is weathering?
Breaking down rock without involving transport
What term describes wind-transported sediment deposited in deserts?
What term describes wind-transported sediment deposited in deserts?
Loess
Which process dominates in areas with net sediment gain?
Which process dominates in areas with net sediment gain?
Deposition
What are ephemeral channels in deserts?
What are ephemeral channels in deserts?
Riverbeds dry most of the year
If sediment input is 100 tonnes/year & loss is 60 tonnes/year, what is the result?
If sediment input is 100 tonnes/year & loss is 60 tonnes/year, what is the result?
Net gain of 40 tonnes/year
What are fluvial sediment sources?
What are fluvial sediment sources?
River sediments from wetter regions
How is desert rainfall described in terms of distribution?
How is desert rainfall described in terms of distribution?
Spotty - localized & unpredictable
What is regolith?
What is regolith?
Broken material from weathered rock