River Processes: Erosion and Transport
Students will analyze the processes of river erosion and transportation that shape river valleys.
Key Questions
- Explain the different types of river erosion (e.g., hydraulic action, abrasion, attrition, solution).
- Analyze how a river's energy and discharge influence its capacity for erosion and transport.
- Differentiate between the four main types of sediment transport in a river.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
Suggested Methodologies
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