3.3.24

Diagnostic Misconceptions - Upper Course

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Speed of Water at Different Stages of Rivers

Upper course

  • It is a common mistake to believe that rivers flow faster in the upper course as the velocity of the water is more visible in small streams.

Lower course

  • In the lower course, rivers flow at higher velocity than the upper course as they have built up energy and there is less friction acting on the water.

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1.1Natural Hazards

1.2Tectonic Hazards

1.3Weather Hazards

1.4Climate Change

2The Living World

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2.2Tropical Rainforests

2.3Hot Deserts

2.4Tundra & Polar Environments

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4Urban Issues & Challenges

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5.1The Changing Economic World

5.2Economic Development in the UK

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6.1Resource Management

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6.4Energy

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