What is the key process occurring in the formation of waterfalls?
Erosion
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What is the ledge created in a waterfall called?
The overhang
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What are the two types of rock in a waterfall?
Hard rock e.g. Whinstone and soft rock e.g. Sandstone
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What is the name of the body of water at the bottom of the waterfall?
The plunge pool
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Which specific processes of erosion are most common in the development of a waterfall?
Abrasion and hydraulic action
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What is the process of the waterfall retreat?
As the plunge pool is eroded backwards, the overhang collapses due to lack of support and the whole waterfall appears to retreat backwards. This creates a gorge on either side.
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If the overhang is the ledge, then what is the undercut?
The eroded cut out area of soft rock underneath the overhang
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Card 2
Front
What is the ledge created in a waterfall called?
Back
The overhang
Card 3
Front
What are the two types of rock in a waterfall?
Back
Card 4
Front
What is the name of the body of water at the bottom of the waterfall?
Back
Card 5
Front
Which specific processes of erosion are most common in the development of a waterfall?
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