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Physical Landscapes of the UK · Summer Term

Upper Course River Landforms

Students will investigate the formation of erosional landforms in the upper course of a river, such as waterfalls and gorges.

Key Questions

  1. Explain the sequence of events leading to the formation of a waterfall and gorge.
  2. Analyze how different rock types influence the development of upper course landforms.
  3. Compare the characteristics of a V-shaped valley with a wider floodplain.

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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