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Describe the gradient, valley and channel subjects and cross profile on an upper, middle, lower coarse?

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describe vertical erosion?

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define lateral erosion?

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what is hydraulic action?

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what is Abration?

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what is attriton?

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what is solution?

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Describe the 4 methods of transportation.

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deposition : why and were do rivers deposit sediement

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define deposition

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when the river drops eroded material its transporting

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define the formation of a waterfall?

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describe an interlocking spur

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describe the formation of meanders?

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describe the formation of OX box lakes?

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define flood plains?

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describe the formation of levees

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describe the formation of estuaries?

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river severn

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4 factors affecting food risk

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flood risk - land use?

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