Channel cross-profile

Definition

The shape of a river channel from one bank to the other, including its width and depth.

Used by Edexcel

Specification 7A · Paper 3

How does the channel cross-profile change downstream? A cross-profile is the shape of the channel from bank to bank. Comparing width and depth helps describe changes in this shape.
Revise: Formulating Enquiry Questions for River Fieldwork

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GCSE Geography · key term

The shape of a river channel from one bank to the other, including its width and depth.

Used by Edexcel

Specification 7A · Paper 3

How does the channel cross-profile change downstream? A cross-profile is the shape of the channel from bank to bank. Comparing width and depth helps describe changes in this shape.
Revise: Formulating Enquiry Questions for River Fieldwork

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