by AnthonyBennett | Jan 31, 2016
The Coastal System The coast can be seen as a system in order to help to understand the processes and interactions involved. In theory, the inputs, processes and outputs work together to create coastal equilibrium. However, as we will see in this unit human actions...
by AnthonyBennett | Jan 31, 2016
Coasts Investigate processes, landforms and management strategies for coasts using the links below. The Coastal System Sediment Cells Waves – destructive and constructive Sub-aerial processes – weathering Marine processes – erosion, transportation...
by AnthonyBennett | Jan 31, 2016
Waterfalls Waterfalls commonly form where water rushes down steep hillsides in upland areas. They are typical of the upper valley but can be found in the rivers lower courses where the process of rejuvenation creates enough potential energy for vertical erosion to...
by AnthonyBennett | Jan 31, 2016
Pot Holes Potholes are round/oval shaped holes in the bedrock of a river bed. They are formed when sediment and other material carried by a river scour the bed. Where depressions exist in the channel floor turbulent flow can cause pebbles to spin around and...
by AnthonyBennett | Jan 31, 2016
Meanders A meander is a winding curve or bend in a river. Meanders are the result of both erosional and depositional processes. They are typical of the middle and lower course of a river. This is because vertical erosion is replaced by a sideways form of erosion...
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