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What is a knickpoint?
What is a knickpoint?
Paired terraces result from upward erosion.
Paired terraces result from upward erosion.
False
What natural feature is commonly formed at a knickpoint?
What natural feature is commonly formed at a knickpoint?
Waterfall
A new valley is carved into the old valley, creating __________ terraced landforms.
A new valley is carved into the old valley, creating __________ terraced landforms.
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Match the following terms with their correct descriptions:
Match the following terms with their correct descriptions:
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Study Notes
Knickpoint
- A point of sharp gradient change in a river bed
- Marks the transition between an old erosion level and a new one
- Examples of Knickpoints often form waterfalls
Paired Terraces
- Formed by downward erosion of a river
- Represents a "valley within a valley"
- The floor of the original valley forms terraces on either side of the river
- Occurs when a meandering river cuts a deep valley through underlying bedrock.
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Explore the fascinating geological features of knickpoints and paired terraces in this quiz. Understand how knickpoints indicate changes in river erosion levels and learn about the process that creates paired terraces along river valleys. Test your knowledge and deepen your understanding of these important landforms.
