Flooding impacts and solutions

Geography

Introducing rivers

River processes and landforms

The river's journey

Flooding rivers

Rivers in the UK

Rivers in Europe

Mighty rivers of the world

This unit links to 'Climate zones: What are they and why do they matter?' in which the influence of climate on global geographies and environmental regions is developed with reference to understanding of the water cycle and rivers.

This unit builds on 'The water cycle: why is it important?' and develops this understanding further to investigate where water goes to and to look at where and why the major rivers are located and how local rivers are affected by weather variations. 

This unit explores how rivers change the land as they flow. Pupils learn about the journey of a river from source to mouth, the effects of flooding, and what makes rivers important. They compare rivers in the UK, Europe and other parts of the world.

Rivers: what's special about them?

issues during and immediately after the flood

issues that may last for a long time after the flood

Match the correct definition and key term?

Are these positive or negative impacts of flooding?

What can we use to see if an area is at risk from flooding?

What organisations warn people if there is a risk of flooding?

How do embankments help to reduce the risk of floods?

A river floods when the water goes over the top of its...

How can humans increase the risk of flooding?

What is the flat area next to the river called?

more rainwater enters the river more quickly

Why do steep slopes increase the risk of flooding?

Flooding impacts and solutions

Lesson outcome