the volume of water flowing through a river channel at any given time, measured in cumecs

the process by which water on the ground surface enters the soil

the time between the peak rainfall and the peak discharge

a measure of how many rivers and streams there are within a given area. A high drainage density indicates many streams and rivers in the given area

The storm hydrograph

Geography

This unit teaches pupils about river processes and landforms. Pupils will learn about the physical processes operating in rivers and about the formation of distinctive landforms of river erosion and deposition. Pupils will also learn about the importance and options of river management.

River landscapes

the volume of water flowing through a river channel at any given time

a measure of how many rivers and streams there are within a given area

Match the lesson's keywords and their definitions.

The depth of a river at different locations

Changes in river discharge over time during a storm

The maximum river discharge during a storm

What is peak discharge on a storm hydrograph?

What does a steep rising limb on a hydrograph indicate?

What is the main process that shapes river valleys?

In which part of a river is deposition most likely to occur?

The volume of water flowing through a channel at any given point

Which of these are ways a river transports sediment?

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

The storm hydrograph

Lesson outcome

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.