Physical Geography- rivers 0.0 / 5 ? GeographyWater and riversGCSEAQA Created by: kaitlinnnnnCreated on: 24-01-15 11:35 What is a long river profile? The long profile shows how a river flows from it's source to it's mouth 1 of 6 What is a cross river profile? The cross profile shows you a cross section of a river's channel and valley at certain points in the river's course 2 of 6 What is a river source? The river source is usually in the upland area. It often flows over a series of waterfalls and rapids. 3 of 6 What are the four different river transport processes? Solution, suspension, saltation and traction 4 of 6 What is deposition? When a river loses energy, it deposits some of the material it is carrying 5 of 6 When might deposition take place? When the river enters an area of shallow water or the volume of water decreases 6 of 6
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