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Human Impact on Rivers

Edexcel GCSE Geography A (1GA0) — The Physical Environment

Optional sub topic 1B: River landscapes and processes

What You Need to Know

Evaluate how human activities and land use changes have affected river processes and landscapes.
Explain the physical and human causes and effects of river flooding.
Assess the advantages and disadvantages of different river defences (hard and soft engineering) and their impact on landscapes.