RECAP:

So far we have learnt about the hydrological cycle and the drainage
basin. Look at the following video clips to help you remember.

What do you remember about What do you remember about

the hydrological Cycle? the Drainage Basin?
Recap on the hydrological cycle: • http://
http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/clips/zsvf9j6 www.bbc.co.uk/education/clips/z4nhgk7
(0:29 mins) (1:56 mins)
 Erosion and transportation in the River
LO: To learn the different processes of
erosion and transportation in rivers.

Would you live in this house? Why? Why is this

happening?
Flood
Fall in! Why?
How has the river eroded
(taken away) this bank?

Hint:
Imagine your skin is like the
bank / land. What can make
your skin rip and disappear?
(and all your bones fall out!)
 Erosion and transportation in the River

LO: To examine how material is eroded and

transported in a river.

KEY TERMS:
Erosion is the wearing away of rocks and soil.

Sediment is soil and rock material eroded,

transported (moved) and deposited (dropped) by
STARTER VIDEO: The River Conwy - erosion and deposition Video clip:
the river. http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/clips/zb6myrd (2:03mins)
Watch the following video clip on Erosion:

Video Link: https

://timeforgeography.co.uk/videos_list/rivers/river-erosion-processes/ (6.08 mins)
 Processes of Erosion
Type of Erosion / Sketch Definition
Hydraulic Action

Abrasion

Attrition

Solution
Watch the following video clip on Transpiration:
Link: https://timeforgeography.co.uk/videos_list/rivers/river-transport-processes/ (4:49 mins)
 Processes of Transpiration
Type of Transpiration / Sketch Definition
Solution

Suspension

Saltation

Traction
 TYPES OF EROSION

• Hydraulic action: Water is forced into cracks in the bank.

Over time this breaks it up. http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/clips/zybv87h (0:23 mins)

• Abrasion: rocks carried along by the river wear down/

scrapping the river bed and banks. http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/clips/z3cgjxs (0:24 mins)

• Attrition: rocks being carried by the river smash together

and break into smaller, smoother and rounder particles.

• Solution: particles are dissolved into the river

Kung-fu fighting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5I2MHj1iDIU

In what stage of the river does this happen?

Where does all the sediment go? How?
 TYPES OF EROSION

• Hydraulic action: Water is forced into cracks in the bank. Over

time this breaks it up.

• Abrasion: rocks carried along by the river wear down the river
bed and banks.

• Attrition: rocks being carried by the river smash together and

break into smaller, smoother and rounder particles.

• Solution: particles are dissolved into the river

In what stage of the river does this happen?

Where does all the sediment go? How?
 TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION

Solution - minerals are dissolved in the water and

carried along in solution.
Suspension - fine light material is carried along in
the water.
Saltation - small pebbles and stones are bounced
along the river bed.
Traction - large boulders and rocks are rolled along
the river bed

Do all these need the same amount of energy / water?

How are some of these linked to erosion?
 Traction
Heavy rocks and boulders are rolled along
the river bed. Happens most in times of
flood, when the current is strongest.
 Saltation.
Small stones and pebbles are
‘bounced’ along the river bed.
Saltation can take place when
the river flow is less than that
needed for ‘Traction’ to take
place.
 Suspension
Very small particles of sand or clay that
are ‘suspended’ in the water. These
particles will ‘settle’ if kept in a jar of
water overnight and the water will look
clear.
 Solution.
Takes place when material is dissolved in the water,
it is invisible and does not colour the water. Occurs
often in limestone landscapes where the water if
very acidic. Some pollutants like weedkiller are also
held in solution in the water
 Methods of transport

Shows the rate of flow needed

Traction Saltation Suspension Solution

Solution - minerals are dissolved in the water and
carried along in solution.
Suspension - fine light material is carried along in
the water.
Saltation - small pebbles and stones are bounced
along the river bed.
Traction - large boulders and rocks are rolled along
the river bed

Simple video animation on river transportation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?

v=njDNsVqocb4 (1:44mins) – Produced by a student

The River Conwy - erosion and depositionVideo clip:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/clips/zb6myrd (2:03mins)
Describe how the
Bradshaw Model
relates to erosion
and
transportation of
sediment?
 HOMEWORK: Test next lesson
1. Revise the different types of erosion &
Transportation.
2. Finish the Bradshaw A3 sheet
3. Complete the 4 GCSE exam questions.

DUE FRIDAY 21st May.

 STARTER: MINI TEST
Describe the following types of Erosion:
1. Hydraulic action
2. Abrasion
3. Attrition
4. Solution

Describe the following types of Transportation:

5. Solution
6. Suspension
7. Saltation
8. Traction
 TYPES OF EROSION

• Hydraulic action: Water is forced into cracks in the bank. Over time
this breaks it up.

• Abrasion: rocks carried along by the river wear down the river bed
and banks.

• Attrition: rocks being carried by the river smash together and break
into smaller, smoother and rounder particles.

• Solution: particles are dissolved into the river.

 TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION
Solution - minerals are dissolved in the water and
carried along in solution.

Suspension - fine light material is carried along in the

water.

Saltation - small pebbles and stones are bounced

along the river bed.

Traction - large boulders and rocks are rolled along the

river bed