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Geography A
The Physical Environment
Changing Landscapes of the UK
River Physical Processes
River Physical Processes
Optional sub topic 1B: River landscapes and processes
What You Need to Know
Describe physical processes in river landscapes, including weathering, mass movement, erosion, transport, and deposition.
Contrast river landscapes across the upper, mid, and lower courses of rivers.
Explain changes in channel shape, valley profile, gradient, discharge, velocity, and sediment size along a named UK river.
Assess how the UK’s weather and climate affect river processes and impact landforms.
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River Physical Processes
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River Profiles and Downstream Changes
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Influence of Weather and Climate on Rivers
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