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Describe features found in the upper course of a river

In the upper course of the river the river is beginning so is narrow, shallow and low energy. This low energy causes sediment to not move and therefore pebbles and rocks aren't moved by the waters action....

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Answered by Emily C. Geography tutor
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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

Weathering is the breakdown and decay of rocks in-situ (where they originally lie) whereas erosion is the active removal (transportation) of weathered fragments. 

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Outline two possible environmental impacts of deforestation

Cutting down forests destroys the habitats of animals within the forest, which would reduce the number of animals living there along with decreasing the biodiversity. Another possible environmental impact...

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Answered by Eden C. Geography tutor
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What glacial processes change landscapes?

Erosion, weathering, transportation and deposition.

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Answered by Alexia H. Geography tutor
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What are the types of river erosion?

There are four main types of river erosion. You can have hydraulic action, attrition, abrasion and solution. 

Hydraulic action is the power that the water has to simply break away bits of the river...

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