River Erosion Quiz

A quiz about different types of river erosion. Can be used for GCSE or AS Geography.

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  • Created by: Sophie
  • Created on: 29-10-09 14:11
Hydraulic action can lead to undercutting. True or false?
True
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Why do you find smaller rocks in the river's lower course, and larger rocks in the upper course?
Due to attrition: the rocks collide with each other breaking apart, becoming smaller and rounded. Water rounds them as they travel down.
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During corrosion, what is removed from the rock?
Chemical ions
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Card 2

Front

Why do you find smaller rocks in the river's lower course, and larger rocks in the upper course?

Back

Due to attrition: the rocks collide with each other breaking apart, becoming smaller and rounded. Water rounds them as they travel down.

Card 3

Front

During corrosion, what is removed from the rock?

Back

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