Describing river features on maps “Describe the main features of a river and it’s valley”

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

Levees

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

Describe the River Cree and it’s valley

Describing river features on maps “Describe the main features of a river and it’s valley”