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The impact of rejuvenation on a river valley

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1 The impact of rejuvenation on a river valley
 Tom Abbott, Biddulph High School and made available through and only for non commercial use in schools

2 River in grade Flood plain
 Tom Abbott, Biddulph High School and made available through and only for non commercial use in schools

3 Waterfall retreats cutting
a lower valley Fall in sea level River bluffs New flood plain forms  Tom Abbott, Biddulph High School and made available through and only for non commercial use in schools

4 Waterfall decreases in size to form rapids (nick point)
River bluffs Waterfall decreases in size to form rapids (nick point) New flood plain forms  Tom Abbott, Biddulph High School and made available through and only for non commercial use in schools

5 Rejuvenation Some change causes stream to speed up and cut deeper.
Uplift of Land Lowering of Sea Level Greater stream flow Stream valley takes on youthful characteristics but retains features of older stages as well. Can happen at any point in the cycle.  Tom Abbott, Biddulph High School and made available through and only for non commercial use in schools


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