On Wednesday, we had a look at the anagrams (which, as usual, were not mistake-free, but have now been corrected - I hope!).
We talked about the fact that rivers have ENERGY, and as a result of variations in energy, they can ERODE, TRANSPORT and DEPOSIT material.
Processes of erosion:
- attrition
- abrasion (corrasion)
- hydraulic power/action
- corrosion
We also mentioned VERTICAL, LATERAL and HEADWARD erosion.
Processes of transportation:
- solution
- suspension
- saltation
- traction
We then had a look at the Hjulstrom Curve - some nice bits about that here (don't forget to click Next Page and have a look at all the info on there).
Don't forget about COMPETENCE and CAPACITY as well, when you are thinking about a river's load.
And a nice game of Sink or Swim (thanks to Alan P of GeographyPages, GeographyJazz, Cultcha, etc. fame for the idea!)
Wednesday, 17 October 2007
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