The DuPage River
Rocks and Minerals found at Site: There are numerous rocks found on the river the common being sedimentary rocks, igneous and metamorphic rocks. And when there are rocks there are usually minerals in the area as well. Clay is a common mineral found in the river.
Geo-morphology of Site: The morphology of a river channel is a function of a number of processes and environmental conditions, including the composition and erodibility of the bed and banks
Formation of Site: Rivers begin at their source in higher ground such as mountains or hills, where rain water or melting snow collects and forms tiny streams.
Glaciation of Site: There is usually no glaciation on the river. Over the winter though, the river is covered in ice sheets when frozen.
Geological Features at Site: There are many hills next to the river, as show above with the flags that is a large hill found at the site.
The Nile River
Rocks and Minerals found at the Site: Many of the same rocks and minerals are found in the Nile. Many different sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rocks are found there.
Geo-Morphology of Site: The morphology of a river channel is a function of a number of processes and environmental conditions, including the composition and erodibility of the bed and banks (Same as the DuPage, the rivers have some things in common)
Formation of Site: The River Nile is formed from the White Nile, which originates at Lake Victoria and the Blue Nile, which originates at Lake Tana in Ethiopia. These rivers meet in Sudan and then go on their long journey northwards towards the sea.
Glaciation of Site: Glaciers are not very common in the Nile due to the warm temperatures in the area.
Geological Features at Site: Nearby the river, there are mountain ranges.
Rocks and Minerals found at the Site: Many of the same rocks and minerals are found in the Nile. Many different sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rocks are found there.
Geo-Morphology of Site: The morphology of a river channel is a function of a number of processes and environmental conditions, including the composition and erodibility of the bed and banks (Same as the DuPage, the rivers have some things in common)
Formation of Site: The River Nile is formed from the White Nile, which originates at Lake Victoria and the Blue Nile, which originates at Lake Tana in Ethiopia. These rivers meet in Sudan and then go on their long journey northwards towards the sea.
Glaciation of Site: Glaciers are not very common in the Nile due to the warm temperatures in the area.
Geological Features at Site: Nearby the river, there are mountain ranges.