River Capture and Rejuvenation (Grade 12 NSC Matric Geography): Flashcards

When river gains extra energy to erode more powerfully

Increased water volume and land uplift

Smooth, concave profile of mature river in equilibrium

Sudden steep drops in river profile from rejuvenation

When energetic river steals water from another river system

River source extends backwards towards watershed

Energetic stream that cuts back & captures another's water

River portion too small for its valley after losing water

Point where river changes direction due to capture

Dry valley section between elbow of capture & misfit stream