Geography -Rivers 0.0 / 5 ? GeographyWater and riversGCSEAQA Created by: 12RLJonesCreated on: 05-10-16 09:33 What are river processes? River processes shape the land in different ways as the river moves from its source to its mouth. 1 of 8 What are the four types of erosion? Hydraulic Action, Abration, Attrition, Solution 2 of 8 Hydraulic Action The force of the river against the banks can cause air to be trapped in the cracks. The pressure weakens the banks and gradually wears it away 3 of 8 Abration Rocks carried along by the river wear down the river bed and banks. 4 of 8 Attrition Rocks being carried by the river smash together and break into smaller, smoother and rounder particles. 5 of 8 Solution Soluble particles are dissolved into the river. 6 of 8 What are the four types of transportation? Solution, Suspension, Saltation, Traction. 7 of 8 What river land forms are formed in the upper course? Steep-sided V-shaped valleys, interlocking spurs, rapids, waterfalls and gorges. 8 of 8
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