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1 What are the characteristics of large rivers? Do all large rivers have the same characteristics?

2 What kind of geological framework is required for a large river to exist? How do such frameworks originate?

3 How old are large rivers?

4 Mertes and Dunne (2007) described the relationship between structure and morphology of the Lower Amazon River. Describe such a relationship for a large river of your choice.

5 Discuss the sedimentary fill below a large river. Does it rest on a smooth rock surface? Give examples in support of your discussion.

6 Do large rivers stay the same in appearance and behaviour over time?