Rivers and the Water Cycle · Environmental Interaction
Settlements and Rivers
Analyzing why historical and modern cities are often located along major river banks.
Key Questions
- 1In what ways have rivers historically shaped the growth of major cities?
- 2How do communities manage the risk of flooding in river basins?
- 3What are the environmental costs of using rivers for transport and industry?
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
KS2: Geography - Human GeographyKS2: Geography - Settlements and Land Use
Year: Year 5
Subject: Geography
Unit: Rivers and the Water Cycle
Period: Environmental Interaction
Suggested Methodologies
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