Rivers in the UK

Geography

Introducing rivers

River processes and landforms

The river's journey

Flooding rivers

Flooding impacts and solutions

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?

What colour is used to show rivers on a map?

Match these rivers to the countries they are found in.

What is the start of a river called? It is often found in highlands. Unscramble the letters to help you.

The point where a river flow into the sea is called the {{}}.

Which of these features found on or by a river are human features?

The Severn Estuary is found near which part of the River Severn?

Which of these organisations help to warn us of flood risks?

What type of map is most useful for showing whether a building is likely to flood?

They raise the sides of rivers so they can hold more water.

How do embankments reduce the risk of flooding?

Planting trees is a {{}} way of reducing the risk of flooding.

Rivers in the UK

Lesson outcome