IGCSE Geography

Paper 1.1: Rivers

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Question

Distinguish between vertical erosion and lateral erosion in a river.

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Answer

Vertical erosion: Downward erosion that deepens the river channel and valley (dominant in the steep upper course).
Lateral erosion: Sideways erosion that widens the river channel and valley floor (dominant in the middle and lower courses).

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