Study Fig. 4, which shows factors affecting movement of sediment load in rivers. [Figure 4]
- (a)Choose either arable or pasture land use. How will your chosen land use cause sediment to reach the river?[2]
- (b)Study Fig. 5, which shows a sketch map of a river channel where a dam has been constructed. [Figure 5] On Fig. 5 label using the given letters: • the dam wall (W) • where deposition will occur (D) • where erosion will occur (E)[3]
- (c)(i)Which engineering method, from Fig. 4, has been used here? [Figure 6][1]
- (c)(ii)Suggest how this engineering method has changed the movement of sediment in the river. Give a reason for your answer.[2]
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- [2] Arable; Bare ground after harvest; Ground loosened by ploughing; Ground loosened by weeding; Ground disturbed by machinery; Run off of excess irrigation water; Pasture; (Banks of river loosened by) animal trampling; Overgrazing causes bare ground
- [3] Dam wall; Deposition in reservoir; Erosion downstream of dam
- [1] Straightening of channel
- [2] More material carried / larger material carried; River has faster velocity / more energy available for transport
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