The Impact of Isostasy on Fluvial Processes (Leaving Cert Geography): Quizzes
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Which Irish river is an example of incised meanders?
Which Irish river is an example of incised meanders?
River Barrow
What type of erosion creates incised meanders after rejuvenation?
What type of erosion creates incised meanders after rejuvenation?
Vertical erosion
How do incised meanders appear on an OS map?
How do incised meanders appear on an OS map?
Tightly packed contour lines
What are the characteristics of incised meanders?
What are the characteristics of incised meanders?
Very deep with steep sides
What are paired terraces?
What are paired terraces?
Remains of former floodplains
Which erosion type first creates the deeper channel in paired terrace formation?
Which erosion type first creates the deeper channel in paired terrace formation?
Vertical erosion
At what heights are paired terraces found on valley sides?
At what heights are paired terraces found on valley sides?
Equal heights
Can rivers have more than one example of paired terraces?
Can rivers have more than one example of paired terraces?
Yes, depending on rejuvenation
Where are raised beaches located relative to present sea level?
Where are raised beaches located relative to present sea level?
High above it
What caused the land to be weighed down before raised beaches formed?
What caused the land to be weighed down before raised beaches formed?
Glacier compression
What happens to the land when glacier ice melts?
What happens to the land when glacier ice melts?
Land surface rises back up
What does a raised beach mark?
What does a raised beach mark?
Sea level before land uplift