
Key words for GCSE Geography.
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profile |
Long profile is the gradient of a river, from its source to its mouth.
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relief |
Flood relief channels are artificial channels built to take the pressure of the main river channels.
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reservoir |
A reservoir stores water and is used to control the discharge of the river.
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risk |
Flood risk is the predicted frequency of floods in an area.
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saltation |
Saltation is when small pebbles or stones bounce along the river bed.
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soft |
Soft engineering harnesses the natural processes of the river.
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solution |
Solution is when soluble particles are dissolved into the river.
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spurs |
Spurs are the projecting ridges on either side of a valley.
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straightening |
Channel straightening is the artificial removal of meanders from a river.
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suspension |
Suspension is when very fine solid particles are held in the water as it moves.
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traction |
Traction is the rolling of heavier rocks and pebbles along the river bed.
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vertical |
Vertical erosion is the downward erosion of a river bed.
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warning |
Flood warnings are issued when a flood is predicted in an area.
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waterfall |
Waterfalls occur at very steep slopes in a river bed.
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zoning |
Flood plain zoning is the organisation of the land near rivers to avoid building on floodplains.
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