Fluvial processes
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The physical mechanisms by which a river shapes its surrounding landscape, operating continuously as water flows from the source to the mouth.
The physical processes of erosion, transportation, and deposition that interact to create distinctive landforms along a river's course.
Topics that use Fluvial processes
- River landscapes in the UK (AQA GCSE)
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