Fluvial processes, patterns and landforms

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Which of these is not a factor influencing the speed of a river? Gradient, Discharge, Soil Type, Shape of a river channel

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Soil Type

Front

Vertical, Lateral and Headward are types of erosion in a river channel.

Back

True

Front

Which of these is a process of river erosion?
Options: Hydraulic Action, Abrasion, Solution, All of the above

Back

All of the above

Front

Which of these are the correct processes rivers transport their loads? Solution, Suspension, Saltation, Traction.

Back

Solution, Suspension, Saltation, Traction.

Front

Processes involved with V shaped valley?

Back

vertical erosion, hydraulic action, abrasion, weathering and mass movement

Front

Example of a V - Shaped valley we looked at is..

Back

River Liffey

Front

Processes involved in the formation of a waterfall: hydraulic action, headward erosion, eddying.

Back

False

Front

What does the following image show?

Back

Delta

Front

What shape is an Ox Bow lake?

Back

Horse shoe shaped

Front

What pattern has a similar appearance to a tree and develops in areas that have rocks of equal hardness?

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Dendritic pattern