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Physical Landscapes of the UK · Spring Term

River Landforms: Middle Course

Exploring the formation of meanders and ox-bow lakes in the middle course of a river.

Key Questions

  1. Explain the processes involved in the formation of a meander and an ox-bow lake.
  2. Analyze how lateral erosion and deposition contribute to the development of meanders.
  3. Differentiate between the characteristics of a meander and a straight river channel.

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

GCSE: Geography - Physical LandscapesGCSE: Geography - River Landscapes
Year: Year 10
Subject: Geography
Unit: Physical Landscapes of the UK
Period: Spring Term

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