Fluvial Landforms - Caused by Erosion (OCR GCSE Geography A (Geographical Themes)): Flashcards
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Rocks scraping riverbed causes...
Rocks scraping riverbed causes...
Abrasion
Rock type eroded first in waterfalls
Rock type eroded first in waterfalls
Softer rock
Deep pool at waterfall foot
Deep pool at waterfall foot
Plunge pool
Feature left when waterfall retreats
Feature left when waterfall retreats
Gorge
Location of interlocking spurs
Location of interlocking spurs
Upper course
Hillsides river winds around
Hillsides river winds around
Interlocking spurs
Erosion type in upper course
Erosion type in upper course
Vertical erosion
Where meanders develop
Where meanders develop
Middle and lower courses
Current on outside meander bend
Current on outside meander bend
Faster
Feature on outside meander bend
Feature on outside meander bend
River cliffs
Current on inside meander bend
Current on inside meander bend
Slower
Feature on inside meander bend
Feature on inside meander bend
Slip-off slopes
Fastest flow through meander
Fastest flow through meander
Thalweg
Event causing river to cut through neck
Event causing river to cut through neck
Flood
Process sealing off old meander
Process sealing off old meander
Deposition