Physical Landscapes of the UK · Summer Term

River Landscapes

Analysis of river profiles and the formation of erosional and depositional landforms.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does land use in the upper course affect flood risk in the lower course?
  2. 2Why do meanders migrate across a floodplain over time?
  3. 3In what ways do dams alter the natural equilibrium of a river system?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

GCSE: Geography - River LandscapesGCSE: Geography - Physical Landscapes of the UK
Year: Year 11
Subject: Geography
Unit: Physical Landscapes of the UK
Period: Summer Term

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