River erosion process

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  • Created by: Jambo 02
  • Created on: 06-09-17 18:54
It uses air and water
Hydraulic action
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It is like sandpaper
Abrasion
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Smashing rocks
Attrition
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Rolling
Traction
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Bouncing
Saltation
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Deep part under water fall
Potholes
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Devolving in river
Solution
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The flat bits a the side of the river
Flood plains
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Natural embankments
Levees
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Vertical erosion creates a ....... with steep sides
V-Shaped valley
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Created by a meander after flooding
Ox-bow lake
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Horse shoe shaped corners
Meander
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The break up of solid rock on a river bed
Erosion
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The total amount of material carried by a river
Capacity
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The laying down of materials on the river bed
Deposition
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Card 2

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It is like sandpaper

Back

Abrasion

Card 3

Front

Smashing rocks

Back

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Card 4

Front

Rolling

Back

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Card 5

Front

Bouncing

Back

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