The Impact of Isostasy on Fluvial Processes (Leaving Cert Geography): Flashcards
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What is an example of incised meanders?
What is an example of incised meanders?
River Barrow in County Carlow, Ireland.
What process creates incised meanders?
What process creates incised meanders?
Rejuvenation leads to vertical erosion.
How can incised meanders be identified on a map?
How can incised meanders be identified on a map?
They show tightly packed contour lines along rivers.
What are paired terraces remnants of?
What are paired terraces remnants of?
They are remains of a former floodplain.
What causes the formation of paired terraces?
What causes the formation of paired terraces?
Vertical and lateral erosion during river rejuvenation.
Where is an example of paired terraces found?
Where is an example of paired terraces found?
They are found along the River Barrow.
What are raised beaches above?
What are raised beaches above?
They are found high above the present sea level.
How are raised beaches formed?
How are raised beaches formed?
From glacial compression and subsequent land uplift.
What happens after glaciers melt regarding raised beaches?
What happens after glaciers melt regarding raised beaches?
Land rises, creating new beaches below the raised ones.
What do raised beaches mark?
What do raised beaches mark?
They mark the sea level before land uplift occurred.