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CAPE Geography Unit 1 · 2010 · Paper 2 · Question 4(a)(ii)

Based on Figure 3 showing a meandering channel and cross-section at points A - A'.

Which of the lines, PST or OBC, would represent the thalweg?

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  1. 4(a)(i)At which of the zones, X, Y and Z, on the cross-section A - A', would the stream velocity be high, medium and low?[3 marks]
  2. 4(b)(i)Describe barrier beaches.[3 marks]
  3. 4(b)(ii)Describe berms.[3 marks]
  4. 4(c)Explain how THREE fluvial depositional features are formed.[20 marks]

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