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In the upper course of the river, where the land lies high above sea level, river erosion is predominantly vertical.They supplied critical emergency supplies and conducted a ‘damage and needs assessment’ in the affected areas. Geography graduates will undertake fieldwork and practical experiments in class but they’ll be developing on core theories and principles. By explaining the earth's physical features, geographers help us to understand human cultures, communities, and deal with environmental threats. Over a long period of time a river may display an even and progressive decrease in gradient down the valley, creating the typical smooth concave shape which has adjusted to the discharge and the load of the river.

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