Changing River Shape - River Profiles and Erosion (AQA GCSE Geography): Quizzes
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How many courses does a river have?
How many courses does a river have?
Three
Which is NOT a function of rivers?
Which is NOT a function of rivers?
Create rainfall
What does a river's long profile show?
What does a river's long profile show?
How gradient changes over time
What is the gradient like in the upper course?
What is the gradient like in the upper course?
Steep
What valley shape is found in the upper course?
What valley shape is found in the upper course?
V-shaped valley
How would you describe the channel in the upper course?
How would you describe the channel in the upper course?
Narrow and shallow
What is the gradient like in the middle course?
What is the gradient like in the middle course?
Gently sloping
How does the channel change in the middle course?
How does the channel change in the middle course?
Wider and deeper
What is a cross profile?
What is a cross profile?
A slice across river & valley
How does the cross profile change downstream?
How does the cross profile change downstream?
Becomes flatter and wider
Where is lateral erosion dominant?
Where is lateral erosion dominant?
Middle & lower courses
Where is vertical erosion dominant?
Where is vertical erosion dominant?
Upper course