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Deposition
The process of a river dropping sediment or rocks.
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The amount of water flowing through the river.
Discharge
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Hydraulic action
Sheer force of the water causes erosion.
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Abrasion
Sediment and rocks carried by the river rub against the banks and bed of the river, it erodes.
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Attrition
Rocks in the river smash and rub against each other, smoothing the rocks.
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Solution
The water dissolves the particles, creating a solution.
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Suspension
Fine particles are suspended and carried through the river.
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Saltation
Small rocks and pebbles are bounced along the river bed.
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Traction
Large boulders and rocks are rolled along the bed.
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Lower course
As the river approaches the mouth, velocity and energy increase due to increased discharge. The river performs more lateral erosion making the channel wider, and smoother. As a result there is less turbulence and friction, water flow more efficient.
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The amount of water flowing through the river.

Back

Discharge

Card 3

Front

Hydraulic action

Back

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Card 4

Front

Abrasion

Back

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Card 5

Front

Attrition

Back

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