ºÝºÝߣ

ºÝºÝߣShare a Scribd company logo
Rivers - map question  C2002 Study the course of the River Dee and its valley between 866010 and 929035. Describe how the physical features of the river and its valley have influenced land use. There are very few buildings on the floodplain due to the danger of flooding (2). The land is used for farming or recreation (golf course) instead (2) as the fertile alluvial soils will help the farming (1). The edge of the valley is used for communication links (roads) (1) . The steep slopes are wooded at 876015 as it is too steep for other land use (2).  River Upper, middle or lower course? Wide or narrow? Gentle or steep? Direction of flow? Features (and grid references) Valley V, U or other shape? Floodplain - any, small or large? Tributaries? Land use?
Rivers - map question  C2005 Describe the physical features of the River Carron and its valley from Lochlands (859818) to Carron House (987829). The river Carron is in its lower course (1) and is flowing in an easterl direction (1). It has many meanders (1) e.g. 894826 (1) and is tidal up to 878823 (1). It has a wide floodplain (1) though it’s narrower at Lochlands (1). There is an oxbow lake (1) at 868812.  River Upper, middle or lower course? Wide or narrow? Gentle or steep? Direction of flow? Features (and grid references) Valley V, U or other shape? Floodplain - any, small or large? Tributaries? Land use?
Rivers - map question  C2003 The Rivers Dee and Allt an t-Slugain and their valleys are different. Describe these differences in detail. The River Dee is much wider than the Allt an t-Slugain (1). The gradient of the River Dee is more gentle than the other one so it is likely to be slower flowing (2).The Dee flows east whereas the other flows south east (1). The River Dee flows in a wider U shaped valley whereas the other one is in a V shaped valley (2).
Rivers - comparing courses  G2003 Look at the landscapes shown in the Reference Diagram. Compare the physical features of the River Tay and its valley in the two diagrams The slopes in the upper course are much steeper (1) and the valley is much narrower (1). The river is wider in its lower course (1). There is a wide floodplain in the lower course whereas the upper course has no floodplain (1).

More Related Content

Similar to Rivers Model Answers (20)

Glacial Model Answers
Glacial Model AnswersGlacial Model Answers
Glacial Model Answers
neilgood
Ìý
River
RiverRiver
River
dharmikdk
Ìý
Mountain Rivers Hydraul Geom.ppt
Mountain Rivers Hydraul Geom.pptMountain Rivers Hydraul Geom.ppt
Mountain Rivers Hydraul Geom.ppt
ProfPGAgnihotri
Ìý
Euclid Streams into Sewers
Euclid Streams into SewersEuclid Streams into Sewers
Euclid Streams into Sewers
Bluestone Heights
Ìý
Rivers Revision
Rivers RevisionRivers Revision
Rivers Revision
Keith Phipps
Ìý
5. depositional features
5. depositional features5. depositional features
5. depositional features
Mark Blackwell
Ìý
Spatial Distribution of Knick Points and Associated Waterfalls of the Drainag...
Spatial Distribution of Knick Points and Associated Waterfalls of the Drainag...Spatial Distribution of Knick Points and Associated Waterfalls of the Drainag...
Spatial Distribution of Knick Points and Associated Waterfalls of the Drainag...
inventionjournals
Ìý
D:\New Folder\Geo Presentation Features
D:\New Folder\Geo Presentation FeaturesD:\New Folder\Geo Presentation Features
D:\New Folder\Geo Presentation Features
Tom McLean
Ìý
River Tees
River TeesRiver Tees
River Tees
Bourne Grammar School
Ìý
Rivers with questions
Rivers with questionsRivers with questions
Rivers with questions
knoxgeography
Ìý
The Geology of South Raasay Dissertation
The Geology of South Raasay DissertationThe Geology of South Raasay Dissertation
The Geology of South Raasay Dissertation
Jonathan Edwards
Ìý
Fluvial/River Processes
Fluvial/River Processes Fluvial/River Processes
Fluvial/River Processes
Noel Hogan
Ìý
Rivers - George Mather, Chris Hancox, Alex Owen and Michael Soley
Rivers - George Mather, Chris Hancox, Alex Owen and Michael SoleyRivers - George Mather, Chris Hancox, Alex Owen and Michael Soley
Rivers - George Mather, Chris Hancox, Alex Owen and Michael Soley
Keith Phipps
Ìý
Rivers interaction
Rivers interactionRivers interaction
Rivers interaction
JSLKent
Ìý
Revision pack OCR B Geography
Revision pack OCR B GeographyRevision pack OCR B Geography
Revision pack OCR B Geography
Mrs Coles
Ìý
CH-1 Introduction to River Hydraulics.pdf
CH-1 Introduction to River Hydraulics.pdfCH-1 Introduction to River Hydraulics.pdf
CH-1 Introduction to River Hydraulics.pdf
DanielSolomon58
Ìý
Understanding Saul Kere
Understanding Saul KereUnderstanding Saul Kere
Understanding Saul Kere
biometrust
Ìý
Environment Institute Seminar Series 5 Martin Williams
Environment Institute Seminar Series 5 Martin WilliamsEnvironment Institute Seminar Series 5 Martin Williams
Environment Institute Seminar Series 5 Martin Williams
University of Adelaide
Ìý
Essential Features Of Maps ( class- 6 )
Essential Features Of Maps ( class- 6 )Essential Features Of Maps ( class- 6 )
Essential Features Of Maps ( class- 6 )
Akanksha
Ìý
Revise Glaciation
Revise GlaciationRevise Glaciation
Revise Glaciation
jacksonthree
Ìý
Glacial Model Answers
Glacial Model AnswersGlacial Model Answers
Glacial Model Answers
neilgood
Ìý
Mountain Rivers Hydraul Geom.ppt
Mountain Rivers Hydraul Geom.pptMountain Rivers Hydraul Geom.ppt
Mountain Rivers Hydraul Geom.ppt
ProfPGAgnihotri
Ìý
Euclid Streams into Sewers
Euclid Streams into SewersEuclid Streams into Sewers
Euclid Streams into Sewers
Bluestone Heights
Ìý
Rivers Revision
Rivers RevisionRivers Revision
Rivers Revision
Keith Phipps
Ìý
5. depositional features
5. depositional features5. depositional features
5. depositional features
Mark Blackwell
Ìý
Spatial Distribution of Knick Points and Associated Waterfalls of the Drainag...
Spatial Distribution of Knick Points and Associated Waterfalls of the Drainag...Spatial Distribution of Knick Points and Associated Waterfalls of the Drainag...
Spatial Distribution of Knick Points and Associated Waterfalls of the Drainag...
inventionjournals
Ìý
D:\New Folder\Geo Presentation Features
D:\New Folder\Geo Presentation FeaturesD:\New Folder\Geo Presentation Features
D:\New Folder\Geo Presentation Features
Tom McLean
Ìý
Rivers with questions
Rivers with questionsRivers with questions
Rivers with questions
knoxgeography
Ìý
The Geology of South Raasay Dissertation
The Geology of South Raasay DissertationThe Geology of South Raasay Dissertation
The Geology of South Raasay Dissertation
Jonathan Edwards
Ìý
Fluvial/River Processes
Fluvial/River Processes Fluvial/River Processes
Fluvial/River Processes
Noel Hogan
Ìý
Rivers - George Mather, Chris Hancox, Alex Owen and Michael Soley
Rivers - George Mather, Chris Hancox, Alex Owen and Michael SoleyRivers - George Mather, Chris Hancox, Alex Owen and Michael Soley
Rivers - George Mather, Chris Hancox, Alex Owen and Michael Soley
Keith Phipps
Ìý
Rivers interaction
Rivers interactionRivers interaction
Rivers interaction
JSLKent
Ìý
Revision pack OCR B Geography
Revision pack OCR B GeographyRevision pack OCR B Geography
Revision pack OCR B Geography
Mrs Coles
Ìý
CH-1 Introduction to River Hydraulics.pdf
CH-1 Introduction to River Hydraulics.pdfCH-1 Introduction to River Hydraulics.pdf
CH-1 Introduction to River Hydraulics.pdf
DanielSolomon58
Ìý
Understanding Saul Kere
Understanding Saul KereUnderstanding Saul Kere
Understanding Saul Kere
biometrust
Ìý
Environment Institute Seminar Series 5 Martin Williams
Environment Institute Seminar Series 5 Martin WilliamsEnvironment Institute Seminar Series 5 Martin Williams
Environment Institute Seminar Series 5 Martin Williams
University of Adelaide
Ìý
Essential Features Of Maps ( class- 6 )
Essential Features Of Maps ( class- 6 )Essential Features Of Maps ( class- 6 )
Essential Features Of Maps ( class- 6 )
Akanksha
Ìý
Revise Glaciation
Revise GlaciationRevise Glaciation
Revise Glaciation
jacksonthree
Ìý

More from neilgood (13)

Ghs Depression
Ghs DepressionGhs Depression
Ghs Depression
neilgood
Ìý
Sg Trade Revision
Sg Trade RevisionSg Trade Revision
Sg Trade Revision
neilgood
Ìý
S4 Synoptic Symbols
S4 Synoptic SymbolsS4 Synoptic Symbols
S4 Synoptic Symbols
neilgood
Ìý
Trade and Aid Model Answer
Trade and Aid Model AnswerTrade and Aid Model Answer
Trade and Aid Model Answer
neilgood
Ìý
Industry Model Answers
Industry Model AnswersIndustry Model Answers
Industry Model Answers
neilgood
Ìý
Gathering And Processing Model Answers
Gathering And Processing Model AnswersGathering And Processing Model Answers
Gathering And Processing Model Answers
neilgood
Ìý
Farming Model Answers
Farming Model AnswersFarming Model Answers
Farming Model Answers
neilgood
Ìý
How To Answer...
How To Answer...How To Answer...
How To Answer...
neilgood
Ìý
Physical Landscapes
Physical LandscapesPhysical Landscapes
Physical Landscapes
neilgood
Ìý
Glacial Erosion
Glacial ErosionGlacial Erosion
Glacial Erosion
neilgood
Ìý
How To Answer Deforestation Question
How To Answer Deforestation QuestionHow To Answer Deforestation Question
How To Answer Deforestation Question
neilgood
Ìý
International Aid
International AidInternational Aid
International Aid
neilgood
Ìý
Wind Farm Decision Making Question
Wind Farm Decision Making QuestionWind Farm Decision Making Question
Wind Farm Decision Making Question
neilgood
Ìý
Ghs Depression
Ghs DepressionGhs Depression
Ghs Depression
neilgood
Ìý
Sg Trade Revision
Sg Trade RevisionSg Trade Revision
Sg Trade Revision
neilgood
Ìý
S4 Synoptic Symbols
S4 Synoptic SymbolsS4 Synoptic Symbols
S4 Synoptic Symbols
neilgood
Ìý
Trade and Aid Model Answer
Trade and Aid Model AnswerTrade and Aid Model Answer
Trade and Aid Model Answer
neilgood
Ìý
Industry Model Answers
Industry Model AnswersIndustry Model Answers
Industry Model Answers
neilgood
Ìý
Gathering And Processing Model Answers
Gathering And Processing Model AnswersGathering And Processing Model Answers
Gathering And Processing Model Answers
neilgood
Ìý
Farming Model Answers
Farming Model AnswersFarming Model Answers
Farming Model Answers
neilgood
Ìý
How To Answer...
How To Answer...How To Answer...
How To Answer...
neilgood
Ìý
Physical Landscapes
Physical LandscapesPhysical Landscapes
Physical Landscapes
neilgood
Ìý
Glacial Erosion
Glacial ErosionGlacial Erosion
Glacial Erosion
neilgood
Ìý
How To Answer Deforestation Question
How To Answer Deforestation QuestionHow To Answer Deforestation Question
How To Answer Deforestation Question
neilgood
Ìý
International Aid
International AidInternational Aid
International Aid
neilgood
Ìý
Wind Farm Decision Making Question
Wind Farm Decision Making QuestionWind Farm Decision Making Question
Wind Farm Decision Making Question
neilgood
Ìý

Recently uploaded (9)

Carabao Cup Final Newcastle’s Tough Task Ahead.docx
Carabao Cup Final Newcastle’s Tough Task Ahead.docxCarabao Cup Final Newcastle’s Tough Task Ahead.docx
Carabao Cup Final Newcastle’s Tough Task Ahead.docx
Eticketing General
Ìý
TANGKI4D MERUPAKAN SLOT GACOR GAMPANG JACKPOT & PENYEDIA ID PRO 2025 TEPERCAYA
TANGKI4D MERUPAKAN SLOT GACOR GAMPANG JACKPOT & PENYEDIA ID PRO 2025 TEPERCAYATANGKI4D MERUPAKAN SLOT GACOR GAMPANG JACKPOT & PENYEDIA ID PRO 2025 TEPERCAYA
TANGKI4D MERUPAKAN SLOT GACOR GAMPANG JACKPOT & PENYEDIA ID PRO 2025 TEPERCAYA
TANGKI4D
Ìý
Golf, A Timeless Pursuit of Precision.pdf
Golf, A Timeless Pursuit of Precision.pdfGolf, A Timeless Pursuit of Precision.pdf
Golf, A Timeless Pursuit of Precision.pdf
Sebastian Wyczawski
Ìý
San Francisco Giants Rookie & Young Stars game_.pdf
San Francisco Giants Rookie & Young Stars game_.pdfSan Francisco Giants Rookie & Young Stars game_.pdf
San Francisco Giants Rookie & Young Stars game_.pdf
drrichard7
Ìý
Bethpage Black, A Golfers Paradise....pdf
Bethpage Black, A Golfers Paradise....pdfBethpage Black, A Golfers Paradise....pdf
Bethpage Black, A Golfers Paradise....pdf
Sebastian Wyczawski
Ìý
Hockey India: A Story of Pride, Passion, and Perseverance"
Hockey India: A Story of Pride, Passion, and Perseverance"Hockey India: A Story of Pride, Passion, and Perseverance"
Hockey India: A Story of Pride, Passion, and Perseverance"
Gayatri Patel
Ìý
Intangibles in Sports Betting: How Pro Bettors Win
Intangibles in Sports Betting: How Pro Bettors WinIntangibles in Sports Betting: How Pro Bettors Win
Intangibles in Sports Betting: How Pro Bettors Win
Joe Duffy
Ìý
Unlocking Opportunities for Talented Athletes.pdf
Unlocking Opportunities for Talented Athletes.pdfUnlocking Opportunities for Talented Athletes.pdf
Unlocking Opportunities for Talented Athletes.pdf
jinny kaur
Ìý
DetailedBudget1.pdf.....................
DetailedBudget1.pdf.....................DetailedBudget1.pdf.....................
DetailedBudget1.pdf.....................
mekhilivingston
Ìý
Carabao Cup Final Newcastle’s Tough Task Ahead.docx
Carabao Cup Final Newcastle’s Tough Task Ahead.docxCarabao Cup Final Newcastle’s Tough Task Ahead.docx
Carabao Cup Final Newcastle’s Tough Task Ahead.docx
Eticketing General
Ìý
TANGKI4D MERUPAKAN SLOT GACOR GAMPANG JACKPOT & PENYEDIA ID PRO 2025 TEPERCAYA
TANGKI4D MERUPAKAN SLOT GACOR GAMPANG JACKPOT & PENYEDIA ID PRO 2025 TEPERCAYATANGKI4D MERUPAKAN SLOT GACOR GAMPANG JACKPOT & PENYEDIA ID PRO 2025 TEPERCAYA
TANGKI4D MERUPAKAN SLOT GACOR GAMPANG JACKPOT & PENYEDIA ID PRO 2025 TEPERCAYA
TANGKI4D
Ìý
Golf, A Timeless Pursuit of Precision.pdf
Golf, A Timeless Pursuit of Precision.pdfGolf, A Timeless Pursuit of Precision.pdf
Golf, A Timeless Pursuit of Precision.pdf
Sebastian Wyczawski
Ìý
San Francisco Giants Rookie & Young Stars game_.pdf
San Francisco Giants Rookie & Young Stars game_.pdfSan Francisco Giants Rookie & Young Stars game_.pdf
San Francisco Giants Rookie & Young Stars game_.pdf
drrichard7
Ìý
Bethpage Black, A Golfers Paradise....pdf
Bethpage Black, A Golfers Paradise....pdfBethpage Black, A Golfers Paradise....pdf
Bethpage Black, A Golfers Paradise....pdf
Sebastian Wyczawski
Ìý
Hockey India: A Story of Pride, Passion, and Perseverance"
Hockey India: A Story of Pride, Passion, and Perseverance"Hockey India: A Story of Pride, Passion, and Perseverance"
Hockey India: A Story of Pride, Passion, and Perseverance"
Gayatri Patel
Ìý
Intangibles in Sports Betting: How Pro Bettors Win
Intangibles in Sports Betting: How Pro Bettors WinIntangibles in Sports Betting: How Pro Bettors Win
Intangibles in Sports Betting: How Pro Bettors Win
Joe Duffy
Ìý
Unlocking Opportunities for Talented Athletes.pdf
Unlocking Opportunities for Talented Athletes.pdfUnlocking Opportunities for Talented Athletes.pdf
Unlocking Opportunities for Talented Athletes.pdf
jinny kaur
Ìý
DetailedBudget1.pdf.....................
DetailedBudget1.pdf.....................DetailedBudget1.pdf.....................
DetailedBudget1.pdf.....................
mekhilivingston
Ìý

Rivers Model Answers

  • 1. Rivers - map question C2002 Study the course of the River Dee and its valley between 866010 and 929035. Describe how the physical features of the river and its valley have influenced land use. There are very few buildings on the floodplain due to the danger of flooding (2). The land is used for farming or recreation (golf course) instead (2) as the fertile alluvial soils will help the farming (1). The edge of the valley is used for communication links (roads) (1) . The steep slopes are wooded at 876015 as it is too steep for other land use (2). River Upper, middle or lower course? Wide or narrow? Gentle or steep? Direction of flow? Features (and grid references) Valley V, U or other shape? Floodplain - any, small or large? Tributaries? Land use?
  • 2. Rivers - map question C2005 Describe the physical features of the River Carron and its valley from Lochlands (859818) to Carron House (987829). The river Carron is in its lower course (1) and is flowing in an easterl direction (1). It has many meanders (1) e.g. 894826 (1) and is tidal up to 878823 (1). It has a wide floodplain (1) though it’s narrower at Lochlands (1). There is an oxbow lake (1) at 868812. River Upper, middle or lower course? Wide or narrow? Gentle or steep? Direction of flow? Features (and grid references) Valley V, U or other shape? Floodplain - any, small or large? Tributaries? Land use?
  • 3. Rivers - map question C2003 The Rivers Dee and Allt an t-Slugain and their valleys are different. Describe these differences in detail. The River Dee is much wider than the Allt an t-Slugain (1). The gradient of the River Dee is more gentle than the other one so it is likely to be slower flowing (2).The Dee flows east whereas the other flows south east (1). The River Dee flows in a wider U shaped valley whereas the other one is in a V shaped valley (2).
  • 4. Rivers - comparing courses G2003 Look at the landscapes shown in the Reference Diagram. Compare the physical features of the River Tay and its valley in the two diagrams The slopes in the upper course are much steeper (1) and the valley is much narrower (1). The river is wider in its lower course (1). There is a wide floodplain in the lower course whereas the upper course has no floodplain (1).