A2.1 River
Processes
A2.1 River
Processes
RIVERS CHECKLIST
▪ You should be able to describe and explain the processes
of river erosion (hydraulic action, corrasion, corrosion,
attrition).
▪ You should be able to describe and explain the processes
of river transportation (traction, saltation, suspension,
solution) and deposition.
A2.2 Features
resulting from river
processes
▪ You should be able to describe the appearance and
explain the formation of waterfalls and gorges.
A2.2 Features
resulting from river
processes
▪ You should be able to describe the appearance and
explain the formation of meanders and oxbow lakes.
A2.2 Features
resulting from river
processes
▪ You should be able to describe the appearance and
explain the formation of levees, floodplains and deltas.
A2.3 River Systems
▪ You should be able to describe the shape and features of
rivers and their valleys in the upper, middle and lower
courses.
COASTS CHECKLIST
A2.4 Coastal
Processes
▪ You should be able to describe and explain the processes
of coastal erosion (hydraulic action, corrasion, corrosion,
attrition).
A2.4 Coastal
Processes
▪ You should be able to describe and explain the processes
of coastal transportation (including longshore drift) and
deposition.
A2.4 Coastal
Processes
▪ You should be able to understand the characteristics and
work of both constructive and destructive waves.
A2.5 Features
resulting from
coastal processes
▪ You should be able to describe the appearance and
explain the formation of headlands and bays, cliffs, arches
and stacks.
A2.5 Features
resulting from
coastal processes
▪ You should be able to describe the appearance and
explain the formation of wave-cut platforms, beaches, spits
and bars.
A2.6 River & coastal
flooding
▪ You should be able to explain the causes of river and
coastal flooding.
A2.6 River & coastal
flooding
▪ You should be able to appreciate the impact of river and
coastal flooding on people and the environment.
A2.6 River & coastal
flooding
▪ You should be aware that various human activities may
result in river flooding.
A2.6 River & coastal
flooding
▪ You should be able to assess the effectiveness of
measures taken to cope with river flooding.