1) German geographic term
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A knickpoint is a term in geomorphology to describe a location of a river or channel where there is a sharp change in channel slope, such as a waterfall or lake. Knickpoints reflect different conditions and processes on the river often caused by previous erosion due to glaciation or variance in lithology. ==Formation== Knickpoints are formed by th...
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discontinuity in river profile due to intersection of new erosion curve
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An abrupt change in slope. A point on a stream profile where a change in gradient occurs. This could
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