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4.6.1 River characteristics — Edexcel Geography B 1GB0 | GradeGen.AI
Geography B
UK Physical Landscapes
River Landscapes and Processes
River characteristics
River characteristics
Edexcel GCSE Geography B (1GB0) — UK Physical Landscapes
Sub topic: River processes and pressures
What You Need to Know
Contrast river landscapes and channel characteristics between upper, mid, and lower courses of a UK river.
Explain the interaction of erosion, transport, and deposition processes in the formation of river landforms.
Analyze the influence of climate, geology, and slope processes on river landscapes and sediment load.
Explain how storm hydrographs and lag-times are influenced by physical factors.
Determine valley cross-sections from contour lines on OS maps.
Link river profiles to geology using BGS Geology maps.
Recognise river landforms on OS maps.
Revision Notes
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River Characteristics and Profiles
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Practise with Past Papers
Key Terms & Definitions
Previous Topic: Coastal Challenges and Management
Coastal challenges and management
Next Topic: Human Influence on Rivers
Human influence on rivers
River Processes and Landforms
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Factors Affecting River Landscapes and Hydrology
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