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Describing river features on maps “Describe the main features of a river and it’s valley”. Valley shape. River runs through a U shaped valley formed by a glacier. V Shaped valley formed by vertical erosion by the river. River width, depth and tributaries. River flows from NW to SE
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Describing river features on maps“Describe the main features of a river and it’s valley”
Valley shape River runs through a U shaped valley formed by a glacier V Shaped valley formed by vertical erosion by the river
River width, depth and tributaries • River flows from NW to SE • Two major tributaries join at 977 152 • River is at 94m high in a wide valley • River is wide and meanders • River is in middle course • There are meanders at 965 522 with river beaches and river cliffs
Waterfalls • Waterfalls are named on the map. You should give a grid reference
Ox Bow Lake • Look for horse shoe shaped lakes on the lower course. Give a grid reference
Meanders • Note the river features on the meander. Remember to mention the meander as a river feature River beach River cliff
Flood plain • Note the width of the valley and the height and slope of the land. Remember to mention the flood plain as a feature
Tidal rivers • Tidal rivers have black edges. This shows they are near the sea. You should mention this in any answer.
Features of deposition • You should mention sandbanks and marshes as evidence that the river is in the lower course. • Note the height and flat flood plain.
The mouth of the river • The mouth of the river is where it meets the sea
