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Which direction of erosion dominates in each part of the river?

Upper course = vertical erosion

Lower course = lateral (horizontal) erosion

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Answered by George S. Geography tutor
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What is the impact of tropical air masses on the UK?

An air mass is a large body of air that has similar temperature and humidity levels. The UK is affected by two 'tropical' air-masses: tropical-continental and tropical-maritime. The tropical-continenta...

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Answered by Adrian G. Geography tutor
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Explain how the Hadley Cell works

The Hadley cell is one part of the tricellular global atmospheric circulation of air. It begins at the equator, where intense solar radiation warms the air causing it to rise through convection. This r...

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Answered by Timothy B. Geography tutor
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What are 'Milankovitch cycles'?

Over the past 2 million years, climate has oscillated between periods of warm climate (glacials) and periods of cooler climate (interglacials). Changes in the shape of earth's orbit help explain these ...

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Answered by Katie H. Geography tutor
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With respect to sea level change, what is the difference between eustacy and isostasy?

Eustacy and isostasy are ways of describing relative sea level change which is a measure of changes in the level (height) of the sea, relative to the land.

Eustat...

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Answered by Emily H. Geography tutor
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