River Profiles (Grade 12 NSC Matric Geography): Flashcards
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Longitudinal profile shows
Longitudinal profile shows
River's path & gradient from source to mouth
Cross profile shows
Cross profile shows
Valley & channel shape at specific point
Longitudinal profile shape
Longitudinal profile shape
Curved/concave
Upper course valley shape
Upper course valley shape
Narrow, steep-sided V-shaped valleys
Upper course: dominant erosion type
Upper course: dominant erosion type
Vertical erosion
Middle course: key river pattern
Middle course: key river pattern
Meanders
Lower course: valley feature
Lower course: valley feature
Extensive floodplains
Lower course: dominant process
Lower course: dominant process
Deposition
Upper course landforms (examples)
Upper course landforms (examples)
Waterfalls and gorges
Lower course: old meander becomes
Lower course: old meander becomes
Ox-bow lake