Shaping the Landscape · Physical Systems

River Processes and Landforms

Tracing the journey of a river from source to sea and the landforms created by erosion and deposition.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does a river change its shape and speed as it moves downstream?
  2. 2Why do people continue to settle on floodplains despite the risks?
  3. 3What are the consequences of human interference in natural river systems?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Junior Cycle - Exploring the Physical WorldNCCA: Junior Cycle - Hydrological Processes
Class/Year: 1st Year
Subject: Exploring Our World: Junior Cycle Geography Year 1
Unit: Shaping the Landscape
Period: Physical Systems

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