Plate tectonics Keywords

Pregunta	Respuesta
Define Earthquake?	A sudden release of energy in the crust. Caused by the tectonic movement. Image: d40151f0-2b84-429e-aa39-d9d6c59531ea.gif (image/gif)
How old is the continental crust?	1500 million years ago
What is the bend in river called ?	A meander
Name key features of a Meander ?	High velocity in the outer region. Low velocity inner region. Outside erosion. Inside Deposition.
Hjulstrom Curve. What is it?	To determine whether a river will erode, transport, or deposit sediment. Image: eed0c1a1-837e-4ce3-a1c2-cec140aff464 (image/jpg)
Case Study. Black-water Estuary	Problems. Sea level rise. 30cm In the south east due to Isotactic Re- adjustment. 60% salt march lost in 25yr.
Case study Black water estuary	Sustainability. Salt marsh vegetation is trapping sediment. feeding and breeding grounds for important species of birds. manage realignment. 81 ha of mudflat, pioneer salt marsh and coastal grassland.

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