Courses of a river Flashcards
1
Q
3 courses of the river
A
- Upper
- Middle
- Lower
2
Q
Characteristics of Upper Course
A
- Steep sided V Shaped valley
- Small discharge
- Barron landscape
- Uplands area
3
Q
Characteristics of Middle Course
A
- Meanders
- Flat land
- Flood plains
- Abundance of vegitation
- Fertile farmlands
- Wider and deeper than upper course
- Larger discharge than Upper course
4
Q
Characteristics of Lower Course
A
- Very large discharge
- Used for transport
- Near built up cities
- Very wide and deep
- Adjacent land is flat
- High risk of flooding
