An example of a river valley in the UK
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can identify major landforms of erosion and deposition in the River Eden valley, and explain their formation.
Key learning points
- The River Eden valley is located in the northwest of England.
- The River Eden valley features landforms of erosion and deposition.
- It has erosional landforms in its upper course including a V-shaped valley, Hell Gill, and a waterfall, Hell Gill Force.
- It has depositional landforms in its middle and lower course including meanders across floodplains near to Carlisle.
Keywords
Erosion - the process by which flowing water wears away the land, shaping the landscape over time
Deposition - the process by which rivers drop sediment they have been carrying
Weathering - the breaking down of rocks but without the material being moved, it occurs in place (in situ)
Common misconception
All landforms created are due to erosion by the river.
Deposition and changes in geology, as well as human activity, can influence the landforms created.
Teacher tip
Looking at a specific example provides opportunities for mapskills practice, using OS maps to identify specific landforms and land uses in the river valley.
Licence
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is the source of a river?
Q2.What is river discharge?
Q3.Which process involves the river wearing away its bed and banks?
Q4.What is a meander?
Q5.Where are waterfalls most commonly found?
Q6.Which of the following is a type of transportation in rivers?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Where is the River Eden located?
Q2.What is erosion?
Q3.What is deposition?
Q4.Which statement is TRUE?
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