You have planned to carry out a study of a river in its youthful stage i) State two ways in which you would prepare for the...

You have planned to carry out a study of a river in its youthful stage
i) State two ways in which you would prepare for the study
ii) Name two feature you are likely to study
iii) List two problems you are likely to experience during the study

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i) Carry out reconnaissance survey
Read from reference books / seek permission from the authority
Prepare a sketch map
Formulate objectives from the study /Hypothesis of the study
Prepare relevant stationery

ii) Interlocking spurs
Gorges
Water falls / rapids / cataracts
Potholes, plunge, slope river , slope pools

iii) Steep slopes
Thick vegetation
Rocky contours
Poor communication / bad roads
Hostile weather conditions (to be specified)
Wild animals crossing river valley

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Kavungya answered the question on June 26, 2019 at 05:58

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