Landforms Along the Thames (OCR GCSE Geography B (Geography for Enquiring Minds)): Flashcards
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Thames river classification
Thames river classification
Lowland river
Thames gradient type
Thames gradient type
Gentle gradient
Erosion type from gentle gradient on Thames
Erosion type from gentle gradient on Thames
Lateral erosion (side to side)
Landform created by lateral erosion on Thames
Landform created by lateral erosion on Thames
Meanders
Landform on outside of meander bend
Landform on outside of meander bend
River cliff (steep bank)
Landform on inside of meander bend
Landform on inside of meander bend
Slip-off slope (gentle deposit)
Water speed on outside vs inside of meander
Water speed on outside vs inside of meander
Fast on outside, slow on inside
Rejuvenation (river term)
Rejuvenation (river term)
River gains renewed energy to erode
Effect of sea level fall on Thames
Effect of sea level fall on Thames
Steeper gradient, vertical erosion
River terraces
River terraces
Elevated remnants of old floodplains