Rivers AQA GCSE Geography Starter

Front

Where does a river start?

Back

Source

Front

What is a long profile?

Back

A line representing the river from its source to its mouth.

Front

What are the characteristics of the upper course of a river?

Back

Shallow, narrow channel

Front

Identify the characteristics of the middle course of a river.

Back

Medium gradient, gently sloping valley sides with a wider, deeper channel.

Front

Where is vertical erosion the most dominant along the long profile of a river?

Back

Upper course

Front

Why is vertical erosion most dominant in the upper course of a river?

Back

High turbulence causes the rough, angular particles transported by the river to be scraped along the riverbed, causing intense downwards erosion.

Front

When soluble particles are dissolved into the river it is called:

Back

Solution

Front

Which process involves large boulders and rocks being rolled along the river bed?

Back

Traction

Front

Which Process involves small pebbles and stones being bounced along the river bed?

Back

Saltation

Front

Tiny particles such as silt are usually transported:

Back

in suspension