GCSE Geography (CIE)

Topic Summaries

River landscapes

Profile of rivers

The long profile of a river illustrates how the gradient (slope) of the river changes from its source to mouth. The cross profile of a river refers to the shape of a river valley and channel at different points along its course. It changes due to variations in erosion, transportation, and deposition.

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