Saturday 23 March 2013

He sounds a bit dull, but he's very clear and accurate. I want you to watch the video and give a stage by stage explanation of how a meander and then ox-bow lake are formed. Probably 4-5 points. Use as much key terminology as possible. 


Complete the question below and post as a comment. Remember to copy your answer before you click post just in case it is deleted.

"Choose a river you have studied. 

How has this river been managed? (6)"

Complete the question below and post as a comment. Remember to copy your answer before you click post just in case it is deleted.

Explain how flooding can be caused by physical factors. (4)

Thursday 7 March 2013

Click on the picture and 'Save as...' it to your computer so that you can view it more clearly.

Answer the questions in your books

  1. Where does the River Cree join the map?
  2. In what direction does the river flow in? How do you know this, what is your evidence?
  3. At 410664 a tributary joins the river at a confluence. What is a confluence?
  4. How would you describe the river valley at 410664?
  5. Where is the first meander on the River Cree?
  6. Where might an Ox-Bow Lake form?
  7. Where does the river valley widen?
  8. Can you name and give the reference for two tributaries?
  9. Where might the river flood?
  10. Where is the mouth and estuary of the river?