The Hydrological Cycle and Fluvial Processes
Students analyze the components of the drainage basin hydrological cycle and the fluvial processes that shape tropical river channels. They investigate how these processes respond to environmental changes.
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Students analyze the components of the drainage basin hydrological cycle and the fluvial processes that shape tropical river channels. They investigate how these processes respond to environmental changes.
Key Questions
- How do inputs, flows, and stores interact within a drainage basin?
- What are the key fluvial processes operating in tropical rivers?
- How do changes in the hydrological cycle affect channel morphology?
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