River environments

Questions
Q1.(i) State one physical factor that influences rates of erosion in a river.
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(ii) Explain how the process of hydraulic action erodes the river channel.
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(i) Identify the meaning of the term drainage basin.

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(ii) State one physical factor that affects river discharge.

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(iii) Explain the term lag time.

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Explain how a river channel is eroded by solution (corrosion).

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Explain how erosion can form waterfalls.
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Explain one way that human activity has reduced water quality.
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Explain how urban land use can affect river regimes.

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Explain one way industry can affect water quality.

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Explain one way vegetation can affect river discharge.

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Explain the formation of a flood plain.

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Explain the formation of a levee.

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Explain the formation of a river meander.

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Explain the formation of a waterfall.

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