Geography · GCSE · AQA · AQA GCSE Geography (8035) · Specification point · 3.1.3.3 · Living with the physical environment · Section C: Physical landscapes in the UK
3.1.3.3 River landscapes in the UK
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The shape of river valleys changes as rivers flow downstream. | The long profile and changing cross profile of a river and its valley. Fluvial processes:
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Distinctive fluvial landforms result from different physical processes. | Characteristics and formation of landforms resulting from erosion – interlocking spurs, waterfalls and gorges. Characteristics and formation of landforms resulting from erosion and deposition – meanders and ox-bow lakes. Characteristics and formation of landforms resulting from deposition – levées, flood plains and estuaries. An example of a river valley in the UK to identify its major landforms of erosion and deposition. |
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Different management strategies can be used to protect river landscapes from the effects of flooding.
How physical and human factors affect the flood risk – precipitation, geology, relief and land use. The use of hydrographs to show the relationship between precipitation and discharge. The costs and benefits of the following management strategies:
An example of a flood management scheme in the UK to show:
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