River landscapes
Why this, why now
This unit teaches pupils about river processes and landforms. Pupils will learn about the physical processes operating in rivers and about the formation of distinctive landforms of river erosion and deposition. Pupils will also learn about the importance and options of river management.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Ardaydu waa inay yaqaanaan aasaaska maadada.
- Ardaydu waa inay awoodaan inay raacaan tilmaamo fudud.
Unit 15 / 26
River landscapes
This unit teaches pupils about river processes and landforms. Pupils will learn about the physical processes operating in rivers and about the formation of distinctive landforms of river erosion and deposition. Pupils will also learn about the importance and options of river management.
9 lessons- The storm hydrograph
- River landforms caused by erosion and deposition
- Example of a river flood: River Eden, Cumbria (2015)
- Costs and benefits of managing flood risk
- Interaction of human and physical factors in river landscapes
- Using GIS to analyse river catchments and profiles
- Changes in river landscapes along the course of a river
- River processes of erosion, transportation and deposition
- Factors affecting flood risk